Can a 2024 F-150 Powerboost Safely Tow the Alliance Delta 252RL?

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Current truck. 2024 Ford F-150 3.5L Powerboost FX4, Tow/haul pkg w/3.73 rear axle..(non max version).. Payload is 1561, max tongue weight is 1081, max towing weight is 10,800...

Will my truck struggle trying to tow this? Delta 252RL | Alliance RV

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Struggle? A subjective term but I'd say that trailer is pushing the truck's limits but probably not "struggling". It's probably going to be near the max payload and that 3.5L will be operating at higher rpms when towing because it needs revs to produce horsepower. But it should get the job done ok.

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Struggle? A subjective term but I'd say that trailer is pushing the truck's limits but probably not "struggling". It's probably going to be near the max payload and that 3.5L will be operating at higher rpms when towing because it needs revs to produce horsepower. But it should get the job done ok.

I see.. I appreciate your feedback

 

[mdh2021]

Hello ChrispyjCSLT22,

We have a similar truck (3.55 rear axle) and camper setup, with the camper at 6900lbs GVWR. Keep your tongue weight about 12% of your camper weight. It is easy to use up your payload with tongue weight, gear, and people. You do not have to load your camper to the max. Load your truck and camper as you are planning for travel and visit a scale. We use CAT scales and their app to make it easy. For your rig, my concern would be the stopping distance and downhill grades. Use the tow/haul mode when pulling your setup.

Hope this helps.

 

[Kirk]

I will add that my experience has been that if you tow close to the maximum ratings you will not have an enjoyable experience in any but the most ideal conditions. You need to consider the wheelbase ratio as well. There is no real standard for wheelbase to trailer length. But as a general rule the longer the TV the better handling it will be with a longer trailer. It's weight and balance that matter the most.

 

[Edd505]

I have never hears any one say they have too much truck, I think if you need to ask you need a bigger truck.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

I have never hears any one say they have too much truck, I think if you need to ask you need a bigger truck.

I think that is exactly why the OP is asking for opinions.

He's facing a decision in a very gray area. The trailer is big/heavy enough that a heftier truck would be a benefit, but not so much that it's an outright necessity. If tow capability were the only factor it would be easy to opt for a more capable truck, but that's a major decision for many reasons. Cost for sure, since he wold need to buy another truck in addition to the trailer. And it's probably a more expensive model that he now has. Plus the heftier truck likely has downsides in areas such as fuel economy, physical size for parking & garaging, and maybe ride comfort too. Perhaps none of those factors are earth-shaking, but they shouldn't be ignored either.

 

[Utclmjmpr]

All that is solved with a class "A" rv >>>Dan

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Hello ChrispyjCSLT22,

We have a similar truck (3.55 rear axle) and camper setup, with the camper at 6900lbs GVWR. Keep your tongue weight about 12% of your camper weight. It is easy to use up your payload with tongue weight, gear, and people. You do not have to load your camper to the max. Load your truck and camper as you are planning for travel and visit a scale. We use CAT scales and their app to make it easy. For your rig, my concern would be the stopping distance and downhill grades. Use the tow/haul mode when pulling your setup.

Hope this helps.

it does. I appreciate your feedback

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

I think that is exactly why the OP is asking for opinions.

He's facing a decision in a very gray area. The trailer is big/heavy enough that a heftier truck would be a benefit, but not so much that it's an outright necessity. If tow capability were the only factor it would be easy to opt for a more capable truck, but that's a major decision for many reasons. Cost for sure, since he wold need to buy another truck in addition to the trailer. And it's probably a more expensive model that he now has. Plus the heftier truck likely has downsides in areas such as fuel economy, physical size for parking & garaging, and maybe ride comfort too. Perhaps none of those factors are earth-shaking, but they shouldn't be ignored either.

its a gray area for sure. Once again my current truck -

2024 F-150 3.5L Powerboost FX4 Tow/Haul pkg (non-max version) with 3.73 Axle
Payload 1591
Max Tongue 1080
GVWR 7400
GCVWR 17,100

The 252RL
Dry 6545
GVWR 8450
Tongue 687

I traded in a 2022 Silverado LT TX Edition 4x2 with the Turbomax 4 beater for the Ford.. Had I still have the silverado I wouldn't dare ask if it could tow the 252 but with this Ford its the gray area and as of now I've been getting mixed reviews.. I am greatful for all of the feedback

 

[Edd505]

F-150 Lariat Starting at $59,560​

Super Duty F-250® XLT Starting at $49,1751​

F250 XL Starting at $45,9751​

The dealers will tell you the eco can pull everything but once you try a larger to tow you will never go back. I pulled with a F250 SRW diesel since 1999 and went to a F350 SRW 06. Trailers all 10K -12K, I will never tow with less I could not believe the difference from the 3/4 to 1 ton. Mileage got better with each newer as technology improved my 22 F350 gets 20 highway and 13 towing. I know they make gas large trucks but I tow enough and in mountains I wanted diesel.

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

F-150 Lariat Starting at $59,560​

Super Duty F-250® XLT Starting at $49,1751​

F250 XL Starting at $45,9751​

The dealers will tell you the eco can pull everything but once you try a larger to tow you will never go back. I pulled with a F250 SRW diesel since 1999 and went to a F350 SRW 06. Trailers all 10K -12K, I will never tow with less I could not believe the difference from the 3/4 to 1 ton. Mileage got better with each newer as technology improved my 22 F350 gets 20 highway and 13 towing. I know they make gas large trucks but I tow enough and in mountains I wanted diesel.

I would be too upside down trying to trade in my 2024 F-150 XLT... I can't swing a trade in and a trailer... I wish I could..

my dream truck is a Lariat 3/4 ton or the 3/4 Ton AT4 from GMC

 

[darsben]

Where will you be towing? Mountainous, Midwest, desert. All these affect the answer. If you are going to be towing the Rockies on a regular basis then I don't think you have enough truck. Down in the Southwest in the summer with high outside temps I would worry about overheating. In the Midwest you are probably ok.

 

[ChrispyjCSLT22]

Where will you be towing? Mountainous, Midwest, desert. All these affect the answer. If you are going to be towing the Rockies on a regular basis then I don't think you have enough truck. Down in the Southwest in the summer with high outside temps I would worry about overheating. In the Midwest you are probably ok.

I live in the Southeast. Lower alabama... I'm an hour away from the florida line one way, and an hour from the miss line the other.. I'm less than an hour from the beaches in south baldwin county and an hour from florida beaches.. no mTns, no high hills.. etc..

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

The 252RL
Dry 6545
GVWR 8450
Tongue 687

That tongue weight is for the empty (dry) trailer, so forget it. The loaded tongue weight will be 10%-12% of the loaded trailer weight, so probably around 850 lbs. OK for your truck's tongue weight capacity, but leaving only about 700 lbs for passengers and other cargo in the truck. So as I said earlier, up near the truck's rated capacity. But the wheels won't fall off or the tranny burn up and you will get around the Southeast USA OK. Acceleration may be a bit less than you like and hill climbing a bit slower, plus a heavily loaded vehicle rarely rides as nicely as a lighter load. But none of those are show-stoppers.

 

[darsben]

Then I think you will be okay

 

[mdh2021]

Hello ChrispyjCSLT22,

Just as an added note: We travel at about 63 MPH. Not due to handling issues but it gives us the best gas mileage.

 

[outofhere]

I am right there with you brother 2016 f150 wrh 1730 pay load and 3.5 . I towed a 2006 jayco that top out at 7300 lb max am now in a 2024 wild wood that Max's out at 7600 and it's as far as I will go we bought.you will aso need to get a good weight distribution hitch ,I was using the old style spring bar but changed to a equalizer 4 point, big big difference take it easy but in my opinion we both are pretty much max out

 

[gwinger]

I am right there with you brother 2016 f150 wrh 1730 pay load and 3.5 . I towed a 2006 jayco that top out at 7300 lb max am now in a 2024 wild wood that Max's out at 7600 and it's as far as I will go we bought.you will aso need to get a good weight distribution hitch ,I was using the old style spring bar but changed to a equalizer 4 point, big big difference take it easy but in my opinion we both are pretty much max out

The Equalizer 4 pojnt hitch will make a huge difference. I replaced my spring bar and chain hitch with one. 2015 Silverado 5.3 with HD tow package.
I could feel the difference as soon as I pulled out.
One other thing I did was get rid of the "P" rated tires and went with load range E.
That took care of the porpoising, up and down movement, when the original tires would squat on every rise and fall of the pavement.
Lost some of the nice soft ride though.

 

[Brad Buchanan]

I think that is exactly why the OP is asking for opinions.

He's facing a decision in a very gray area. The trailer is big/heavy enough that a heftier truck would be a benefit, but not so much that it's an outright necessity. If tow capability were the only factor it would be easy to opt for a more capable truck, but that's a major decision for many reasons. Cost for sure, since he wold need to buy another truck in addition to the trailer. And it's probably a more expensive model that he now has. Plus the heftier truck likely has downsides in areas such as fuel economy, physical size for parking & garaging, and maybe ride comfort too. Perhaps none of those factors are earth-shaking, but they shouldn't be ignored either.

I would be more concerned with stopping the combination.

Ok if you don't have to deal with mountains.