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03-23-2014, 06:53 PM
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Rivet Master 
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Since your original post asked about the 150/34' combo, we have been happily towing our 34' with a 2009 F150 5.4L V8. I have been very happy with the combo. Initially I had a Reese type hitch and wasn't so happy. When I added a ProPride hitch to the combination it became a very comfortable package.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
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03-23-2014, 08:34 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1970 29' Ambassador
1959 22' Flying Cloud
1957 26' Overlander
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 254
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Towing a 34ft with an F-150
I'm curious, how would a 2008 f250, 5.4L gas, do with towing a 1970 29' ambassador?
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03-23-2014, 08:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
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to ron h: i like my combination. the issue will be payload but if you build it light you'll end up with about 1800 lbs. of payload. it works for me because i ride solo and all i have in the bed are my hoses.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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03-23-2014, 08:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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Didn't I read somewhere that the max payload for the new 150s is about 3400lbs?
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03-23-2014, 09:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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that might be with the longest wheel base.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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03-24-2014, 11:32 AM
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1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by albert
I'm curious, how would a 2008 f250, 5.4L gas, do with towing a 1970 29' ambassador?
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It would do fine. I would be sure of having both a WD hitch as well as the anti-sway component, though.
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03-24-2014, 03:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andreasduess
Didn't I read somewhere that the max payload for the new 150s is about 3400lbs?
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Yes - you would have read wrong as those are more akin to Heavy Duty \ Super Duty numbers.
Custom ordered Stripped down, 2 wheel drive with 2 doors and short wheel base and max payload package = 2,800 tops.... 
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
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03-24-2014, 03:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 33' Custom
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,373
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there's a couple with over 3000 lbs payload
Regular Cab 4x2 145" 5.0L V8 8200‡ 3120
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03-24-2014, 03:41 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
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It's all about the payload capacity and a 1/2 ton. 1930 lbs is the top for the supercrew with the regular wheelbase. That is my future goal. The new ones may be better as they shed the weight.
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2022 Ford F150 PowerBoost Platinum w/7.2KW
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03-24-2014, 04:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFScheck
Yes - you would have read wrong as those are more akin to Heavy Duty \ Super Duty numbers.
Custom ordered Stripped down, 2 wheel drive with 2 doors and short wheel base and max payload package = 2,800 tops.... |
Pretty sure it was advertised as above 3000lbs - it was an ad right here on this forum. I remember it because it was surprising. If it comes up again I'll make sure to capture a screen shot.
Edit: Just checked at the Ford website. 2330 for a 4x4 super crew cab, 3100lbs for the regular cab 145 ecoboost.
http://www.ford.ca/trucks/f150/specifications/payload/
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03-24-2014, 04:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Mississauga
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,243
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since the new aluminum body weighs 750 lbs less that should translate into that much extra payload if everything else remains the same. And my 2011 ecoboost supercab with 8 foot box has a 2740lb payload so 3400lb could be right.
Al
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03-25-2014, 05:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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I guess it makes sense, sorry guys - Good Math! 
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
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03-29-2014, 11:39 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1970 29' Ambassador
1959 22' Flying Cloud
1957 26' Overlander
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 254
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
It would do fine. I would be sure of having both a WD hitch as well as the anti-sway component, though.
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Thank you aage, I have the wd, and use a sway bar on one side .
It's a bit lacking in power, but gets me there.
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