Towing a large boat with the gen 3

[Littlefx4]

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He’s saying stick with Ford or else…

 

[clemsondds]

He’s saying stick with Ford or else…

Ha thanks. I kinda figured. Yeh I’m definitely going to give the 37 raptor a try and also will try to find an R at msrp.

 

[E Daddy Dog]

Tow a dry 6000 lb camper around in summer as a weekend warrior. Take about 6-8 decent trips a year. One from northern VA to Disney Fl! Does a good job, squishy suspension/springs but holds up well. Yanks the camper around just fine. Never feels bogged down. Got the horse before the carriage so was limited to 8000lbs with weight distribution hitch for the raptor. Little sag but no steering issues and feels stable on the road. Just took getting used to. When shopping for a camper I limited ourselves to 6000lbs with wdh just to be safe. No issues with engine or transmission and the family loves the camper and I love my raptor. Also at campsites I get asked all the time how it tows, always get compliments on a beautiful truck also. Win, win.

 

[Badgertits]

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See for your own eyes. Raptor >>>>>> TRX

That being said….the Bronco, while not bursting in flames, may be even worse. I routinely have my 2 boys & 2 dogs (and my wife lol) in my truck. I got into my first Raptor (a 2018) b/c my ‘15 GMC was totaled by a deer jumping in front of me on the highway, I got into my 2nd Raptor (current ride a 2020) b/c my 1st Raptor was ALSO totaled when a distracted driver blew through a red light & hit me drivers side @ 40-45, walked away w/o a scratch & got a huge ins payout- bought my 2020 Rappy. So….lightning can absolutely strike twice, & as cool as 700hp is in a truck, living & not burning alive all busted to bits in what SHOULD be a relatively minor collision is way cooler lol

Vid speaks for itself

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[Littlefx4]

Is it me or is that dump truck actually going faster in some clips than others. Looks like a light tap with some (Jeep Wrangler) and an intentional ramming with others (poor little Bronco).

 

[Badgertits]

Is it me or is that dump truck actually going faster in some clips than others. Looks like a light tap with some (Jeep Wrangler) and an intentional ramming with others (poor little Bronco).

Independent testing- all same speed. Obviously they’re not giving preference by manufacturer, the Bronco did terrible but the Raptor/F250 did well. The wrangler did awesome but the TRX burst in flames lol. But even if they went 10 mph faster on the TRX & Bronco it still shouldn’t make ya feel any better w/ flames/crumpling like an accordion & the roof caving in!!!

 

[clemsondds]

Sounds like ‘24 raptor should be pretty similar to ‘23. Anyone else hear different?

 

[rschap1]

TRX burst into flames
and that Lil' Bronco didn't do well at all

 

[Bozz]

Sounds like ‘24 raptor should be pretty similar to ‘23. Anyone else hear different?

Roughly the same.

https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/motortrend-mag-mention-of-2024-raptor.99133/

 

[clemsondds]

Tow a dry 6000 lb camper around in summer as a weekend warrior. Take about 6-8 decent trips a year. One from northern VA to Disney Fl! Does a good job, squishy suspension/springs but holds up well. Yanks the camper around just fine. Never feels bogged down. Got the horse before the carriage so was limited to 8000lbs with weight distribution hitch for the raptor. Little sag but no steering issues and feels stable on the road. Just took getting used to. When shopping for a camper I limited ourselves to 6000lbs with wdh just to be safe. No issues with engine or transmission and the family loves the camper and I love my raptor. Also at campsites I get asked all the time how it tows, always get compliments on a beautiful truck also. Win, win.

Thanks! Yeh, can't really do a weight distribution setup on a boat like you can with a camper...at least I don't think so. Nice setup! Did you ever consider a f250 tremor?