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CBLavey
05-19-2005, 07:54 AM
Anyone have any experience towing with this set-up? I'm probably going to be picking up one of these as a company vehicle.
The truck is rated to to tow 9200 lbs, and my boat/trailer only weigh about 5000 lbs. Any comments would be appreciated, but please no diesel recommendations - it's going to be a company vehicle and beggars(me), can't be choosers.... :cool:

MOBrien
05-19-2005, 12:14 PM
Well mine's not a 4x4, it's actually lowered 4" but has the 5.4 with intake & magnaflows. Our boat is a 24'er (about 5-6000lbs loaded) and it tows just fine. We don't have many big hills/grades up here, but we've been pleased with it's performance.
With what you're going to be towing....no worries. Just don't expect to cruise up the grades at 75mph.
Good luck with it...
-MOB

JetBoatRich
05-19-2005, 12:42 PM
I had a 2000 model same set-up :smile: towed fine with little slow down on bigger hills

Biglue
05-19-2005, 12:46 PM
I have the same truck and hauling a 26ft'r inthe same weight range. You will not like the hills in it and braking is going to suck beyond belief. My truck is a 2wd. If I were you I'd check that rating also. I beleive when you have a 4x4 it's supposed to tow something like 7400lbs. The 2wd version I know hauls 8k max. I also upgraded my brake system with bigger rotors and 4 piston calipers. I'm personally thinking about stepping up to a 3/4 ton truck. Just don't like the idea of a payment again. If you are interested in brakes check out Stoptech.com

CBLavey
05-19-2005, 12:53 PM
The 2005 2WD is rated to tow 9500lbs. 4WD is 9200lbs.

Biglue
05-19-2005, 12:56 PM
CBLavey The 2005 2WD is rated to tow 9500lbs. 4WD is 9200lbs
Sorry dude, I wasn't aware that it was going to be a brand new truck. That is a nice in increase in towing capacity from the heritage version though. In that case you might be o.k. Do you know what rear end gears are on it?

CBLavey
05-19-2005, 01:02 PM
No worries...I can get 3.73's. It's definitely a bigger, heavier truck than the last model. Not the quickest, but I think it should pull well... :cool:

Biglue
05-19-2005, 01:04 PM
Hey do you ever do Perris lake? I have seen a boat like your there That's if it's the one in your avatar.

CBLavey
05-19-2005, 01:37 PM
Must be another guy with a good looking Lavey....We usually boat on Mohave. :cool:

TheEduKATor
05-19-2005, 01:59 PM
I have an 04 extendend cab 4x4 Lariat with the 5.4 . Honestly, I haven't been happy with the towing, or towing power. It does do fine on pretty flat surfaces but if it is alot of inclines and declines, then it will slow down on the ups and not want to slow on the downgrades. I have a 26ft Cat that seems to be alot heavier than the 5500 stated by the maker. Check out the Ford Truck Enthusiast Forums and read up on the F-150's. There is alot of good info there. Luckily I don't have the infamous vibration, or driveline problem that some owners are encountering. The best towing mpg i've seen is when I towed from San Diego to Pasadena and averaged 12-13 mpg. Last time from San Diego to Laughlin I averaged 8-9 and I don't drive fast, i'm a 55 stay alive kind of guy.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/550100_4708-small.jpg

CBLavey
05-19-2005, 05:13 PM
I'd have to think that your Commander is closer to 6500lbs on the trailer. Anyone else here with a Commander know for sure?
What gears do have: 3.55 or 3.73? Nice colors by the way...
Thanks, CB :cool:

TheEduKATor
05-19-2005, 05:40 PM
I'd have to think that your Commander is closer to 6500lbs
What gears do have: 3.55 or 3.73?
It has the 3.73 gears. Typo, I meant 6500lbs. Paperworks says boat alone weighs approximately 4000 lbs, but that's without the added weight of the open bow seating and extra storage and ice lockers that were installed.

CBLavey
05-19-2005, 05:47 PM
What kind of milaege when you're not towing?

TheEduKATor
05-19-2005, 08:32 PM
19 on my highway drives from SD to pasadena, 15-17 on average for daily driving.