Gear Ratios ?
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Gear Ratios ?
Ready to order a 2018 f 150 King Ranch V8 crew going with the 3:55 Rear. My Boat i will be Trailing on occasion is only around 4000 lbs . Is the trailer backup assist worth it? I've been backing in trailers for many years it looks like its for newbie,s ? When i check that box it adds in a different trailer tow package $1000. it looks like you cant get the Backup assist with the tow package that is standard with the truck ?
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The King Ranch comes with the electric brake controller as standard. And the hitch and 7 pin connector as well. When you add the Back up assist it ups you to the heavy duty tow package. which in my opinion is not needed for what I am doing. You should be able to get the Trailer backup assist with any hitch Package ?
The King Ranch comes with the electric brake controller as standard. And the hitch and 7 pin connector as well. When you add the Back up assist it ups you to the heavy duty tow package. which in my opinion is not needed for what I am doing. You should be able to get the Trailer backup assist with any hitch Package ?
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That backup assistance is a sales gimmick kinda like the auto parking stuff. It's neat but probably rarely used.
I don't mind buying it off the lot because it helps them pay to develop more technology. I certainly wouldn't option it though.
I noticed on the new super dutys you can get an accessory reverse camera to mount on the trailer and also tpms sensors for the trailer. That's pretty handy.
Anyway... I would use the stock brake controller and hitch for the 4,000 lb trailer and save your money. That's pretty light weight.
I don't mind buying it off the lot because it helps them pay to develop more technology. I certainly wouldn't option it though.
I noticed on the new super dutys you can get an accessory reverse camera to mount on the trailer and also tpms sensors for the trailer. That's pretty handy.
Anyway... I would use the stock brake controller and hitch for the 4,000 lb trailer and save your money. That's pretty light weight.
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I almost wish I had ordered my new truck with 3.31:1 gears. Although I am content with the 3.55:1 gears my 2018 F-150 Platinum FX4 has. It also has the trailer backup assist that I don't care much for. I'm too much old school. It's time to go to the house when I forget how to back a trailer.
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I agree, I'm kinda old and grumpy myself, if I can't back it I won't be hooking it up. That being said, the camera is handy when hooking up the trailer alone. I don't know if I would option the pro assist but I got mine off the lot with it and am OK with it. Who knows, I might end up using the darn technology yet!
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Every little bit counts. I figure how much fuel cost savings is over a years time not just from tank to tank. I don't do any heavy towing or hauling.
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Ready to order a 2018 f 150 King Ranch V8 crew going with the 3:55 Rear. My Boat i will be Trailing on occasion is only around 4000 lbs . Is the trailer backup assist worth it? I've been backing in trailers for many years it looks like its for newbie,s ? When i check that box it adds in a different trailer tow package $1000. it looks like you cant get the Backup assist with the tow package that is standard with the truck ?