(08-14-2026 08:56 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(08-14-2026 08:29 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Ha, you dudes must have me confused with some other Triple A dude, maybe the freaking insurance guy.

My wife passed away in late April. She will always and forever be my last love. Absolutely no drama from me on that front.

Now, if you want to talk new trucks, new RV travel trailers, places to see in the Lower 48, and especially good local food wherever I am, then I'm your guy.

Went to Landers Ford in Collierville today. Came across a specific 2026 F-150 that hits all the right buttons at the right price. Has the tow package, all the normal goodies, and is a slick looking Iconic Silver. Used as a promo and golf vehicle with about 4K miles on it. Still gets a full warranty starting from 4K.

It has that stupid auto start-stop option, but there are ways to disable it.

Meanwhile, my travel trailer (Grand Design Imagine XLS 17MKE) is being upgraded in Tupelo MS, and I hope to pick it up by this time next week. One complication is my current AL DL expires on Aug 29, so I have to get to SD in time to get a DL there.

I just got off the horn with my Chevy guy (service mngr. that knows all the nuts and bolts, too) ... he flat out told me to look at the placard on the driver's side door for the towing capacity to make sure you're covered...

this whole time you keep talking about buying a 1/2 ton ... he was leery based on what I described you'd be towing coupled with it being warrantied ... 'course, we both come from the 'better safe than sorry' camp...

he immediately went to the 3/4 ton, 6.6 diesel Duramax for your needs ... apparently, you can get a single cab for the same $$$ vs. the 1/2 ton extended...

fwiw...

I will do that. I have done the research and from all I have uncovered, the half ton will do the trick, towing up to 13,500 with the XLT and the tow package. My trailer weighs 4945 dry, and 6465 loaded.

It is most certainly not the 2.7L EcoBoost V6. All the other engine options should easily tow it.

Here is the rundown:

Quote:The towing capacity of a Ford F-150 XLT ranges from 8,200 to 13,500 pounds. The exact limit depends on your specific model year, engine choice (such as the 2.7L EcoBoost, 5.0L V8, or 3.5L EcoBoost), axle ratio, and whether it has the proper towing and max-tow packages equipped.

Engine Capacities

The maximum towing limit changes based on the engine under the hood:

3.5L EcoBoost V6: Up to 13,500 lbs (Highest capacity when properly equipped)

5.0L V8: Up to 12,900 lbs

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6: Up to 11,200 lbs

2.7L EcoBoost V6: Up to 8,400 lbs

Important Factors

Configuration: Cab size (like SuperCrew vs. SuperCab) and bed length alter the total weight and change the maximum allowable tow rating.

Payload vs. Towing: Users on Reddit generally agree that the truck's payload capacity (listed on the yellow sticker inside the driver’s door jamb) is often reached before you hit the maximum trailer weight limit.

Verification: You can use the official Ford Towing Calculator with your specific truck's VIN to find its exact certified capacity.