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**DKB_SATX** · 09-25-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I tried several times to build my own truck and couldn't ever get the Max Tow package; Well, I guess you can't get it with the 5.0L V-8 engine. If I'm towing, I need the towing mirrors. Now it seems that I'm back with the Eco-Boost engine. Thinking that if no one has what I want, that I would just order one. I was told today that any new orders would have to be the 2015 models even though they won't let you custom order one yet. Also believable is that the new 2015 F-150's won't be discounted for quite some time. I can get a pretty good price on a 2014 model.

If you really-really can't wait for the 2015s and want the V8, you could always work a great deal on a new or lightly-used 2014 with the V8 and install the big mirrors after the fact. The door structure should be the same, though I haven't read a detailed account of someone retrofitting the big tow mirrors.

If you can wait for the 2015s, the tow mirrors are now broken out as a stand-alone option, you can get them with or without Max Tow, and I think you can get Max Tow with smaller mirrors if you wanted to.

SCOTTinNJ · 09-25-2014, 11:50 AM

I havent found the need for tow mirrors with my truck and wide body airstream.

pappy19 · 09-25-2014, 11:54 AM

Ask your dealer if they will honor an X Plan Pin price. If he asks you if you have one, tell him you are in the process. With an X pin($500 over invoice), you can order what you want and 2015's are in the Job 2 schedule and will take orders from anyone from any dealer.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 09-25-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTTinNJ

Do you need max tow?

Hi, I don't need the Max Tow, but I need the towing mirrors and the payload that comes with it.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 09-25-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by r carl

Wouldn't it be better to go with a 3/4 ton than a max'd out 1/2 ton?

Hi, since we never plan on replacing our 25'er, at 6,300 lbs GVWR, a half ton is enough. My Lincoln Navigator has done a great job for nine years.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 09-25-2014, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTTinNJ

I havent found the need for tow mirrors with my truck and wide body airstream.

Hi, before I bought some add on mirrors [CIPA] it was very difficult to back up and not good for seeing for things like lane changing. Even with the CIPA add on mirrors the vision isn't very good, just acceptable.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 09-25-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pappy19

Ask your dealer if they will honor an X Plan Pin price. If he asks you if you have one, tell him you are in the process. With an X pin($500 over invoice), you can order what you want and 2015's are in the Job 2 schedule and will take orders from anyone from any dealer.

Hi, not carved in stone yet, but looks like I will be getting a better price than the X plan. Dealer discount and factory incentives.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 09-25-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DKB_SATX

If you really-really can't wait for the 2015s and want the V8, you could always work a great deal on a new or lightly-used 2014 with the V8 and install the big mirrors after the fact. The door structure should be the same, though I haven't read a detailed account of someone retrofitting the big tow mirrors.

If you can wait for the 2015s, the tow mirrors are now broken out as a stand-alone option, you can get them with or without Max Tow, and I think you can get Max Tow with smaller mirrors if you wanted to.

Hi, finding a slightly used F-150 was on my list. We got great deals and very low mileage [15,000 miles on one and 16,800 on the other] on our last two vehicles, but I can't find anything close to what I want. A few deal breakers are black paint, low payload, and a moon roof.