Anyone tow with their Gen 3 yet?

[EricM]

Fuel is not counted against payload. It's in the owner's manual.

 

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The payload rating on the yellow sticker in the door jamb includes all operating fluids (including a full tank of gas) and all factory installed options. It does not include passengers, cargo, and aftermarket equipment.



I couldn't agree more that the Raptor is a fun truck but it can do some work. As long as you are willing to accept how much work it can do and size your trailer accordingly I don't think you'll be disappointed with it as a tow vehicle. I had to downsize my camper to have a Raptor and do not regret that compromise one bit. Having a Raptor for fun and a more heavy duty truck to tow was not an option for me but even if it was after setting up camp I'd rather explore in a Raptor than a heavy duty truck.

Fuel is not counted against payload. It's in the owner's manual.

There are many different opinions on this subject, which is scary, but according to Ford, you are correct. However NTSB states otherwise. Bottom line is if 216 pounds is make or break, roll the dice. Side note, the sticker on my 2021 37 indicates 1305, but the ford website stipulates 1400. I guess the UAW is the private sector version of government employees. A little off topic, I bought a 2023 Lariat today. I bought it to tow, it supposedly can tow 14000 pounds. Regardless, all three of the Boise area dealers offered me 40k for my 2019 Raptor. I think it is suspect, but whatever. I drove to Bozeman and told the salesperson I am passing thru and found the exact same Lariat. They offered me 51k for the trade. They are scheduled to deliver it and pick up the Raptor on Friday.

 

[dfw62]

A little off topic, I bought a 2023 Lariat today. I bought it to tow, it supposedly can tow 14000 pounds. Regardless, all three of the Boise area dealers offered me 40k for my 2019 Raptor. I think it is suspect, but whatever. I drove to Bozeman and told the salesperson I am passing thru and found the exact same Lariat. They offered me 51k for the trade. They are scheduled to deliver it and pick up the Raptor on Friday.

K9 EXPERT - Congrats on the new tow vehicle. Having the Raptor for fun and the Lariat for towing sounds like a great combo. Out of curiosity, do you recall what the payload sticker said for the Lariat? Also wondering what engine you're getting in the Lariat? Wish you the best of luck with it.

 

[K9 EXPERT]

The payload rating on the yellow sticker in the door jamb includes all operating fluids (including a full tank of gas) and all factory installed options. It does not include passengers, cargo, and aftermarket equipment.



I couldn't agree more that the Raptor is a fun truck but it can do some work. As long as you are willing to accept how much work it can do and size your trailer accordingly I don't think you'll be disappointed with it as a tow vehicle. I had to downsize my camper to have a Raptor and do not regret that compromise one bit. Having a Raptor for fun and a more heavy duty truck to tow was not an option for me but even if it was after setting up camp I'd rather explore in a Raptor than a heavy duty truck.

Fuel is not counted against payload. It's in the owner's manual.

There are many different opinions on this subject, which is scary, but according to Ford, you are correct. However NTSB states otherwise. Bottom line is if 216 pounds is make or break, roll the dice. Side note, the sticker on my 2021 37 indicates 1305, but the ford

K9 EXPERT - Congrats on the new tow vehicle. Having the Raptor for fun and the Lariat for towing sounds like a great combo. Out of curiosity, do you recall what the payload sticker said for the Lariat? Also wondering what engine you're getting in the Lariat? Wish you the best of luck with it.

I bought it because a ton of information like the attached article, indicated it will tow a UTV safely. Read the article and discover as I did, what Ford does to make a F150 have the ability to tow. I think it’s pretty cool. I saw the sticker and payload exceeded 3000, but I can’t remember the exact number, but see attached pic. On a side note, I just listened to a VM received late last night and the truck should be delivered today. Out of pocket cost for the truck is 21,200, which will get me peace of mind. When I was at the dealer I showed the sales manager pics of my 2021 orange 37 and the VIN, he said he would buy or trade it for 70k. I am seriously considering it. The Lariat I purchased is the twin turbo eco boost 400 HP. Although my wife drove it and I did not, she told me on the way home, the Lariat felt just as quick as the Raptor and much lighter as well. I will know today. Lastly, I am starting to think of the Raptor like a hot woman with no sex drive, nice to look at but a disappointment in the sack.

How To Tell If A Ford F150 Has A Max Tow Package? | Vehicle Wisdom

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Not sure if I posted the attached, but check out the lugs on the rear axle of the truck pulling the trailer.

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There are many different opinions on this subject, which is scary, but according to Ford, you are correct. However NTSB states otherwise. Bottom line is if 216 pounds is make or break, roll the dice. Side note, the sticker on my 2021 37 indicates 1305, but the ford

I bought it because a ton of information like the attached article, indicated it will tow a UTV safely. Read the article and discover as I did, what Ford does to make a F150 have the ability to tow. I think it’s pretty cool. I saw the sticker and payload exceeded 3000, but I can’t remember the exact number, but see attached pic. On a side note, I just listened to a VM received late last night and the truck should be delivered today. Out of pocket cost for the truck is 21,200, which will get me peace of mind. When I was at the dealer I showed the sales manager pics of my 2021 orange 37 and the VIN, he said he would buy or trade it for 70k. I am seriously considering it. The Lariat I purchased is the twin turbo eco boost 400 HP. Although my wife drove it and I did not, she told me on the way home, the Lariat felt just as quick as the Raptor and much lighter as well. I will know today. Lastly, I am starting to think of the Raptor like a hot woman with no sex drive, nice to look at but a disappointment in the sack.

How To Tell If A Ford F150 Has A Max Tow Package? | Vehicle Wisdom

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the United States. It’s a powerful truck and an excellent family vehicle. Many use their F-150 to tow large items like boats...

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You need to check the actual payload on the Lariat before you go thru with the purchase. The payload sticker is unique to each truck based on options installed. Just because it has the Max Tow package doesn't mean it has payload over 3000. That is SuperDuty territory for payload. I bet your F150 lariat has under 1800lbs payload

 

[NickyF25]

You need to check the actual payload on the Lariat before you go thru with the purchase. The payload sticker is unique to each truck based on options installed. Just because it has the Max Tow package doesn't mean it has payload over 3000. That is SuperDuty territory for payload. I bet your F150 lariat has under 1800lbs payload

Be interested too and think your 1,800lbs would be closer. I believe the max payload quoted is for a regular cab, 4x2 truck.

 

[dfw62]

I saw the sticker and payload exceeded 3000, but I can’t remember the exact number, but see attached pic.

Looks like he did his homework and is somewhere over 3000# for payload.

 

[K9 EXPERT]

Be interested too and think your 1,800lbs would be closer. I believe the max payload quoted is for a regular cab, 4x2 truck.

I was allowing my wife to handle the entire purchase and only got involved when she asked me a question, via text. I’ve never even driven the truck. Even if it is 1800 pounds of payload, which I will check this afternoon, that is 400 more pounds than the Raptor and for it’s intended purpose, it won’t sag! if you read the article I previously attached, about the max tow package, you will understand the heavier duty parts that go into it, which the Raptor lacks. Get this, when I spoke with a local salesman, he told me the F150 hybrid battery weighs 1500 pounds. That would suck up payload! He also told me he took a hybrid for a 2200 road trip and it only propelled the truck 19 miles, however it does add to acceleration.

 

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I was allowing my wife to handle the entire purchase and only got involved when she asked me a question, via text. I’ve never even driven the truck. Even if it is 1800 pounds of payload, which I will check this afternoon, that is 400 more pounds than the Raptor and for it’s intended purpose, it won’t sag! if you read the article I previously attached, about the max tow package, you will understand the heavier duty parts that go into it, which the Raptor lacks. Get this, when I spoke with a local salesman, he told me the F150 hybrid battery weighs 1500 pounds. That would suck up payload! He also told me he took a hybrid for a 2200 road trip and it only propelled the truck 19 miles, however it does add to acceleration.

The payload on the Lariat is 1705, 300 pounds more than my 2021 Raptor and almost 500 pounds more than the 2019 Raptor I traded today. The Lariat drives very nice and feels much lighter than the Raptor, seems quieter as well. Acceleration is very close. I told the dealership to find another equipped identically and I will trade my 2021 for it, straight across. Unlike the Smart Cap rep said, the cap from the 2019 fit perfectly, but I haven’t taken it thru a car wash yet. All the floor mats as well as the bed mat fits as well. The owner of the shop that switched out the cap owns a 2014 XLT. His truck has a smart cap, racks on top, big metal bumpers and a 1250 payload. it is also equipped with air bags and an after market suspension. He uses it to pull a 4200 pound camp trailer. He told me it only scared him twice, however it will overheat going up a slight grade and the trailer burned up one transmission. Again, if you read everything that is standard with the max tow package, you may understand the reason the Raptor is not meant to tow.