f150?

ContenderWays · 12-25-2006, 12:47 PM

Anyone here buy a new f150 lately? Are they holding up for towing and reliability? I have heard mixed reviews.

My expedition is a pain to keep clean when fishing. A bed of a truck is the way to go in South FL.

Tuna Devil · 12-25-2006, 01:37 PM

I looked at them. Some of the finish was a little cheap. And the couple my friends have rattled after fairly low miles. I bought the 4 door Tundra.

ContenderWays · 12-25-2006, 02:00 PM

I've considered the Tundra. Nice vehicle there too. Not sure when the 2007 is available?

ContenderWays · 12-26-2006, 03:39 PM

td- Do you pull a boat out of a ramp no prob? Or should I go with the 4x4? I go out by myself a lot and hate to have the back wheels slip...

catching · 12-26-2006, 04:02 PM

My brother has the F150 with the 5.3 V8 2 wheel drive. He throws two 55 gallon drums in the back full of watter and pulls his Raballo(7500 pounds dry) out with no problems, He has about 40K in miles and still no issues.

Remeber this is pulling the boat stopping can be a problem

Tuna Devil · 12-26-2006, 04:26 PM

I don't know when the '07 is coming out. But I do know that the 2007 is going to be a much larger truck (wider) and rated for 10,000 pound towing capacity. My Tundra is a limited 4x4 and I usually put it in four wheel because I have it and it's a button. But next time I get gas, I'll try it in 2 wheel and I'll let you know. My boat probably weighs about 5800 pounds and I've never had a problem taking it out of the water.

ContenderWays · 12-26-2006, 04:39 PM

My choice right now is the tundra 4x4 or f150 fx4.

I'm leaning towards the 2006 tundra becuase of all the incentives they are throwing out...I mihgt as well go 4x4 if I can find one.

I estimate my boat with all my gear to be a bit over 6,000 lbs.

I plan to start keeping her in dry storage, but when I decide to go to the keys and such, I dont wnat to have any issues...

Tuna Devil · 12-26-2006, 05:05 PM

With gear we are about the same weight. The incentives are great as well. I Tow from L.I. to Fl and back. This year was a pleasure with the new truck. It still sucks down the gas in tow, but it is not bad around town. When I am here I only tow to get gas down the street. It is $1.00 cheaper.

quack quack · 12-26-2006, 05:24 PM

I am on my second Tundra and love them.I towed my boat 24 ft Everglades full of everything and the kitchen sink with out any problem.It was only 2 wheel drive as well.Go see Zeke at Al Hendricks Toyota nice guy easy to deal with.I have got 4 or 5 cars,trucks,mini vans from him.

ContenderWays · 12-27-2006, 03:26 PM

Cool, for a 30k+ plus truck the incentives are great! I'll have to see what is available in 2006.

Harold · 12-29-2006, 03:18 PM

I have fished the FLW Kingfish tour the last two years. The boat goes around 12,000 lbs. I use a F250 4wd desiel. Have had no problems with the truck towing the boat at 65 to 75 MPH on the open road. MPG is not very good, around 12 - 13 MPG at those speeds. I like Fords as they have given me good servise and no problems. Thats just me.

Capt Ted · 12-29-2006, 04:34 PM

I have a 2006 fx4 loaded with luxury package. Great truck. gas milage sucks though.. i feel like i get 10mpg city... about the same under tow on the highway.

Other than a gas hog, the truck handles great. paid a bit over 30k. MSRP was 40k

Jesslyn · 01-09-2007, 07:16 AM

I just sold my 04 f150 as everytime I did an oil change the trans oil was black and I had to change it also from pulling my 26 regulator to the ramp every other week 15 miles. IMO POS tranny - I now have an F250 diesel

Certifiable · 01-19-2007, 11:12 AM

I had a 03' Ford F250 diesel, it was fine for pulling a big boat (36'), but the mileage was a bit poor (without the boat). Now I have a 06' Dodge Megacab Diesel (that is one big ass truck !). Loaded up a program from Superchips.com and get 15-16mpg around town and up to 24mpg at 75mph highway. Love the truck and it will fly

Pulls the 36' like a dream. I definitely recommend the Dodge over the Ford, more power and more interior room. If you are pulling a boat over 27' for any distance, get the diesel. If you are pulling a load under 7000#, a gas engine will be ok, but be sure to spec a rear gear between 3.90-4.11 to keep you from puking the tranny.

Most importantly, be sure you have a set of brakes for each axle on your trailer, it is law for all new trailers to have a bake on each axle. The lawyers will eat you alive if you ever crash into someone and you don't comply with the new brake law. Did I mention that I hate lawyers

Verado06 · 01-19-2007, 03:50 PM

The 2007 chevy silverado is A W E S O M E !

Look into it and wait for the rebates to come.. you know they will.

It has flex fuel management which allows that ttruck to get 20 mils per gallon...

12-25-2006, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
ContenderWays Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23T Best Catch: 59lb Dolphin Occupation: Sales Posts: 296	f150? Anyone here buy a new f150 lately? Are they holding up for towing and reliability? I have heard mixed reviews. My expedition is a pain to keep clean when fishing. A bed of a truck is the way to go in South FL. __________________

12-25-2006, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,965	I looked at them. Some of the finish was a little cheap. And the couple my friends have rattled after fairly low miles. I bought the 4 door Tundra. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-25-2006, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
ContenderWays Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23T Best Catch: 59lb Dolphin Occupation: Sales Posts: 296	I've considered the Tundra. Nice vehicle there too. Not sure when the 2007 is available? __________________

12-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ContenderWays Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23T Best Catch: 59lb Dolphin Occupation: Sales Posts: 296	td- Do you pull a boat out of a ramp no prob? Or should I go with the 4x4? I go out by myself a lot and hate to have the back wheels slip... __________________

12-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,965	I don't know when the '07 is coming out. But I do know that the 2007 is going to be a much larger truck (wider) and rated for 10,000 pound towing capacity. My Tundra is a limited 4x4 and I usually put it in four wheel because I have it and it's a button. But next time I get gas, I'll try it in 2 wheel and I'll let you know. My boat probably weighs about 5800 pounds and I've never had a problem taking it out of the water. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-26-2006, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	My brother has the F150 with the 5.3 V8 2 wheel drive. He throws two 55 gallon drums in the back full of watter and pulls his Raballo(7500 pounds dry) out with no problems, He has about 40K in miles and still no issues. Remeber this is pulling the boat stopping can be a problem

12-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
ContenderWays Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23T Best Catch: 59lb Dolphin Occupation: Sales Posts: 296	My choice right now is the tundra 4x4 or f150 fx4. I'm leaning towards the 2006 tundra becuase of all the incentives they are throwing out...I mihgt as well go 4x4 if I can find one. I estimate my boat with all my gear to be a bit over 6,000 lbs. I plan to start keeping her in dry storage, but when I decide to go to the keys and such, I dont wnat to have any issues... __________________

12-26-2006, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,965	With gear we are about the same weight. The incentives are great as well. I Tow from L.I. to Fl and back. This year was a pleasure with the new truck. It still sucks down the gas in tow, but it is not bad around town. When I am here I only tow to get gas down the street. It is $1.00 cheaper. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-26-2006, 05:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,030	I am on my second Tundra and love them.I towed my boat 24 ft Everglades full of everything and the kitchen sink with out any problem.It was only 2 wheel drive as well.Go see Zeke at Al Hendricks Toyota nice guy easy to deal with.I have got 4 or 5 cars,trucks,mini vans from him. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-27-2006, 03:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
ContenderWays Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23T Best Catch: 59lb Dolphin Occupation: Sales Posts: 296	Cool, for a 30k+ plus truck the incentives are great! I'll have to see what is available in 2006. __________________

12-29-2006, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Harold Lines In Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Englewood, FL Boat: 35 Cabo Express Occupation: Sales Posts: 26	I have fished the FLW Kingfish tour the last two years. The boat goes around 12,000 lbs. I use a F250 4wd desiel. Have had no problems with the truck towing the boat at 65 to 75 MPH on the open road. MPG is not very good, around 12 - 13 MPG at those speeds. I like Fords as they have given me good servise and no problems. Thats just me.

12-29-2006, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Capt Ted Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 186	I have a 2006 fx4 loaded with luxury package. Great truck. gas milage sucks though.. i feel like i get 10mpg city... about the same under tow on the highway. Other than a gas hog, the truck handles great. paid a bit over 30k. MSRP was 40k

01-09-2007, 07:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 673	I just sold my 04 f150 as everytime I did an oil change the trans oil was black and I had to change it also from pulling my 26 regulator to the ramp every other week 15 miles. IMO POS tranny - I now have an F250 diesel

01-19-2007, 11:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 354	I had a 03' Ford F250 diesel, it was fine for pulling a big boat (36'), but the mileage was a bit poor (without the boat). Now I have a 06' Dodge Megacab Diesel (that is one big ass truck !). Loaded up a program from Superchips.com and get 15-16mpg around town and up to 24mpg at 75mph highway. Love the truck and it will fly Pulls the 36' like a dream. I definitely recommend the Dodge over the Ford, more power and more interior room. If you are pulling a boat over 27' for any distance, get the diesel. If you are pulling a load under 7000#, a gas engine will be ok, but be sure to spec a rear gear between 3.90-4.11 to keep you from puking the tranny. Most importantly, be sure you have a set of brakes for each axle on your trailer, it is law for all new trailers to have a bake on each axle. The lawyers will eat you alive if you ever crash into someone and you don't comply with the new brake law. Did I mention that I hate lawyers __________________ Sig 9mm - I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6

01-19-2007, 03:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 484	The 2007 chevy silverado is A W E S O M E ! Look into it and wait for the rebates to come.. you know they will. It has flex fuel management which allows that ttruck to get 20 mils per gallon... __________________

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