Need more power

[Ghost941]

You could buy a Dodge, or stick with a company that didn't require a bailout or two, and go with the Ford!

Bump up to the F-250 man. Depending on the year of the truck, and what kind of trailer your pulling, I'd personally stay with the 6.0 V8, as opposed to a diesel. The Power Stroke diesel is a BEAST, but the maintenance can be quite costly.

That said, my 2007 F-150 with the 5.4 (300 hp/ 365 lb tq), had a towing capacity rating of like 9,800 pounds. Of course it also had the tow package.

 

[Dixietoolz]

Are you using a equalizer hitch? The F150 should be fine with a pop-up. I pull my 30 ft. camper approx 9500-11000 lbs. With my 2000 F250 7.3L. The equalizer hitch makes all the difference in the world.

 

[passdaboolits]

Look a just a good servicing and tune up make sure truck is actually running tip top, your truck should pull popup without you even realizing its there.

 

[woodstock]

The 4.6 should pull that no problem, as others have said. 98 might have a performance chip or module for the computer available, with varying degrees of horespower/torque increase.

The rear axle drive ratio might be too high for towing on that truck, you should check and see what it is.

 

[acman]

Thanks for all the ideas, going to do some checking with these ideas. After I see how this election goes, I'm probably going to look for a f-250.

 

[wozbean]

You also might want to check what gears you are running in the rear end. My 5.3l Avalanche pulled a 1969 Chevelle, Uhaul auto transport and extra parts from Atlanta to Cleveland Ohio with no problem. A pop-up shouldn't be an issue for your f150. I think something is a miss. Do a full tune up first.

 

[Laufen]

Drive your car and stay in a nice hotel.

 

[speednut]

How heavy is the camper if under #5000 there shouldn't be a problem.Have the truck checked out if it is ok and it is a heavy camper maybe the best thing is a new ring and pinion gear maybe 3:55 or 3:73 that will pep it up.

 

[sniper22]

Better think about how much you will be towing before you buy a 250/2500. Mileage is going to break you and it'll cost more to insure. If you are really concerned with towing power, try a truck accessory shop. Most of them can install a one time trial power chip which is the best route to go. For $200-$250 you can add 15-30 hp. If that ain't enough you might then add the cold air intake. But whatever you do make sure it has multiple settings.

 

[AP_Photo]

Depending on the mileage of the truck you would need to do a full tune up including all filters. Possibly fuel injectors if the mileage is real high. Like others have said, it should pull it with no problems.