Who tows with an f250?
 

Trying to decide if I should get a f250 or if an f150 will do the job. I bought a statement 350 dry weight 9250 so the f150 has plenty of tow capacity but it will feel very small with that boat behind it. I plan to only two it 2-3 times a year.

changing the question here! Is an f250 big enough for the 35’ statement a couple times a year?

That’s a lot of boat for a F150.It sounds like you are going to buy a truck any how, so look for a 250 or 350.

OMG...that 150 will be bouncing off the front wheels. I've had 350's, 250's, and now a 150. The 150 barely holds groceries...it's junk for anything IMO. I wouldn't tow a damn thing behind my 150...nothing. If you tow a 35' boat with a 150 you'll be into a telephone pole in a quarter mile, don't even think about it. Super Duty all the way.

Is a f-250 enough then?

I guess it depends who you ask, but I’m 100% confident a 2500 will be more than enough.

9250 is boat only?
I think F-150’s are great but think that’s too much for it. Your getting to the point where the boat owns the truck.

That's way too much loaded weight for a half ton......

My 250 handled my 33' PowerPlay well, for a couple times a year you're fine. If I were to haul a 35 all the time and long distance I'd go 350. Between the truck and boat it's a considerable investment, why screw around?

I’d really like to stay with a 250 because I drive a lot daily. If I go 350 I’d have to keep my raptor and have a 350 which is more than I want to pay for.

There is a negligible difference daily driving a 250 vs a 350 unless you’re talking about a srw 250 and drw 350.

no I didn’t think there was a reason to buy a 350 unless you get a drw

That BOAT only is 9,200 lbs. Between gear, fuel, and trailer you're towing about 13,000 lbs. A 250 is enough but certainly all it wants. I tow all the time so I bought a dually for towing and a car for daily driving. Under your scenario the 250 should be fine.

I tow my Cigarette Cafe with a F250, boat weighs 9600 dry no gear or trailer. I did add air bags, but it pulls it great. I put about 2500 tow miles last year and it was fine. I also have EOH brakes on my trailer which helps .

that’s what I wanted to hear thank you!!

For what its worth, it better to have too much truck than not enough.
I pull 9-14k loads weekly. My old 350 was much happier doing the work than my current 250. Both being diesels.

ya I will only be towing 160 miles 3-4 times a year and maybe a 350 mile run to loto once a year

350

My 2018 f-250 diesel tows my 38ZR great. I’m right around 13.5-14000 loaded with aluminum trailer. Max for my truck is 14,700. A lot has to do with the trailer, how good are the brakes and how well the boat is balanced on the trailer. My setup tows so smooth I’ve caught myself going over 80 on the expressway a couple times on accident. You want tongue weight but not too much. F-150 shouldn’t be in the conversation for a load your size.

Just get an Expedition like the guy in the truck section. You will be Fine :lolhit:

this is what i was hoping to hear. thank you! i ordered a new myco trailer so i am hoping it will be well balanced.

YES
NO (he's being totally sarcastic)

YES Bags will be a huge help with tongue weight and will also help with body roll. I tow with a single wheel F350 and its my daily driver. I dont want to deal with a dually for a daily driver. Get the 250 and be safe. You'll be glad you did.

I tow my 32 Renegade with my 2500 HD diesel and would never think of using a 1/2 ton. Whatever you get, I would consider a diesel for the exhaust brake and the fuel economy, you will get most of the extra cost back when you sell it. I also got a Myco trailer and love it, it makes my trip from MA to FL each year much easier.

Super Duty Diesel you will not regret it! You won’t know it’s behind you😎

Naww you don`t need all that,
just need a small suv , you`ll be fine ,

https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...ml#post4775945

I just looked up Fords rating for the 2020 SRW 250/350. Strange enough conventional towing with a 4 door short bed they have the same rating. (SAE J2807 method). You really have to look carefully at these ratings, the tremor off road package reduces the rating by 5.000 Lbs. For the high rating it does require the optional GVWR package and the best one:

All are based on a SINGLE 150Lb driver. LOL,,,

LOL..... good one.

I thought "here we go" again.

Don't you 2 go summoning that guy! :stooges:

New Ford F250 diesels are totally amazing. I have a 2020 F250 crew cab 6' bed 4x4 diesel that I pull my 28 Skater with. The camera and backup packages add a great deal of confidence on the road. Another plus is the trailer tire pressure monitoring option. The engine break and hill decent works great! Add an AirSafe hitch and I really don't even know my boat is back there.

https://airsafehitches.com/

Not everyone knows this, but towing a big center console is like towing a sailboat. They have TREMENDOUS drag, and side winds and passing large vehicles can send you across lanes very quickly with no warning.

Awesome thank you! What lake do you boat on? I am OKC also!

I didn't know that! thank you for the info!

Frankly the problem is that you’re even considering towing with a Ford:lolhit:

I only tow 2x a year. Once to the marina, once home to the garage. I use Enterprise Truck. it's about $100-$140/day to rent a F-250 / RAM 2500 or similar. They tow great and I return it the next day. $300/year (or less) is a LOT less than owning these things... when you only need it 2-4x a year... only get one 2-4x a year.

I used to have a Tahoe when I could tow my Chris Craft 245 places, but with my Formula 292, this was a much better route. I always get a brand new truck to tow, then just drop it off! I have a CyberTruck on order, and if I like it, (need a test drive before I buy), it will take over the towing duties.

i tow with a 3500 dually duramax... family also has a 2500 single wheel.

pulled my boat from LOTO to keywest a few times. never an issue - except trailer tires.

dually definitely pulls heavier boat a bit better, but at LOTO i usually just use the 2500, its definitely not over loaded.

right around 10k full of fuel an water.

Because I need my truck during the winter, I use Enterprise Truck each month when I come to Florida and SabrToothSqrl is correct, I pay $120 a day with towing plan and the trucks are great.

Lake Tenkiller, and you?

I’ve been searching for a f250 or HD2500 myself but wouldn’t tow much more than 100 miles each way. I towed my 12m with my 2500 plow truck and did fine however in heavy traffic and longer distance I’d likely think differently.

I've towed my 9500 (dry) cruiser with nothing but a 250 for years, all over the place, and no issues

we are at Eufaula but hope to come to tenkiller poker run this year!

awesome to hear thank you!