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Originally Posted by Carmando
I have a 2018 F-150 V6 Ecoboost and the wife and I really like the Cougar line and are torn between the 27' 27SABWE or the 24' 24SABWE. How big of a towing experience do you think there would be and what truck modifications are recommended?
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Not enough info about your F-150 to give an accurate reply. I have a 2013 F-150 Supercab (not Crew Cab) with the 3.5 liter V-6 Ecoboost. With the factory trailer tow package (but NOT the Max Tow Package), and 3.15 rear axle ratio, and a 1744 lb. payload, it is rated to tow 8,600 lbs. Therefore, wanting to have sufficient "head room" or margin between the tow rating and actual rig to be towed, I chose a Keystone Passport Ultra Lite Express 199ML with an EW of 3,600 lbs. and GVW of roughly 5,000 lbs. My F-150 easily handles that rig in mountains and elsewhere. Since it's just me, I probably don't get anywhere near the max loading of the 199ML.
Now, if I wanted to go to most 5th wheels or a longer, heavier travel trailer, then I'd need to move up to at least an F-250. Since I have no plans to do so, my F-150 is more than sufficient for present needs. Plus, with the 3.15 rear end (bought it used, so didn't order it that way), it gets between 23 and 24 mpg when not towing on highway/Interstate use.
You need to get more specific with the numbers on your F-150. You can call Ford Motor Co. customer service, give them the VIN for your truck, and they can give you more specific numbers.