Are you saying the 1/2 tons I'm looking at only have 900-1000 lbs of payload because you don't trust their payload ratings? I'm seeing a little over 2k for Payload for a 2.7 and 3k for a 5.0. I understand 600-900 lbs has to be subtracted for tongue weight.
Yes, Uhaul has brakes built in. Good point about the overheating on the turbos. I was going to do more research on that because I wondered that myself. Dude every single time I think I found a good deal on a truck it's a damn 4x2 haha. This truck will be my daily so I need 4X4.
I'm planning on upgrading the trans cooler whether or not I get the tow package. The aftermarket is better at that I've read. The reason I am considering the 2.7 is it makes it's torque earlier than the 5.0 and over a wider range. I am looking a little bit south of me so I can hopefully avoid rot.
So the ecoturd that is a turd is the 3.5. That engine is absolute garbage. Brand new they cost the most but due to their reputation they are below the 5.0 and 2.7 resale wide. Sucks cause that engine makes a butt load of torque. You bring up a good point about turbo's maybe getting overworked while towing so I will look into that. I have read nothing but great things though when it comes to reliability for the 2.7. It rates higher than the 5.0 and that's a fairly reliable engine.
Thanks for the info on the uHual brakes not being up to par. I def did not know that.
Since I'm looking at a 10 year old truck, I'm seeing 2014ish silverados not being that good on the reliability scale. First year of the Gen V engine, AC issues AND transmission issues. The 5.0 in the F150 seems to be more stout than the LTX engines. The 6r80 is a great transmission which is surprising since all Ford transmissions before AND after the 6r80 are junk. Not sure how they managed to make a good transmission for once. 2015 silverados I believe have the 8 speed but I'm not touching those with a 10 foot pole. If my budget allowed for a 10 speed silverado 5.3 pre covid build I'd look at those but those are way out of budget for me. Post covid GM cars are having all kinds of lifter issues (more so than what we'd see before). This is actually why I am looking for a tow vehicle. I'm seeing one too many 1LE's blow up the past few years, all post covid builds. The 16-19's somehow seem to be still going strong. Was hoping they would sort it out by MY 23 but I've seen a few 23's blow up. Mine is a late build 23 so we'll see
I hate to say it but it just seems like the quality control post pandemic has gone downhill,
ngl you guys recommending the 3/4 ton has kinda killed my dream of towing to the track as it will tremendously help with anxiety at the track. Lap times improve when you don't have to worry about driving your track car home
I just can't afford a 3/4 ton and nor do I want to daily a 3/4 ton. I do not have space to store a 20 year 3/4 ton. Whatever I buy has to be daily driven.
Only thing I'll point out that may have been missed are I'm only towing 1-3 times a year. While it would be nice to get a 3/4 ton I'm just not sure it's necessary for towing 1-3 times a year. The 900 mile tows will only be once a year (Road America 2025, Sebring 2026, Barber Motorsports Parker 2027, Road Atlanta 2028)