[HudsonValleyTitan]

Originally Posted by Nismoaddict

I am looking at a 2008 Titan SE CC Long Bed, Love the truck, but I have to do the research first. You know the stuff that you can use to justify things to yourself and the wife. My lease is ending on my F150.
I am looking for anyone who has experience with the F150 or Titan to chime in on this one.

I currently have a 2006 F150,4WD 5.4, Edge programer and supersprings load assist springs. I tow a Laredo 29rl fifth wheel weighing in at 8000# dry including a tounge weight of about 1500#. I do not carry cargo in the truck other than my wife and 4 yr old daughter. The 150 with the programmer and helper springs tows this combo beautifully, I live in MI and have taken it to Maine and down to TN with no problems except an Temp Warning on the hills of the Penn. Turnpike.
Both the Titan and F150 have almost identical towing and payload specs, and I know I am nearing if not slightly surpassing them. I understand the concepts of UVW and GVWR, etc.

My question is this, Since the vehicles have almost identical specs with the Nissan winning on HP & Tourqe, Can I expect the Nissan to pull as well as the F150 if I add springs? And will the Nissan actually carry the same payload since the specs are within 40lbs of the Ford? Also, I am concerned that the Rear axle and Tranny may not be as "heavy duty" as the 150.

Thanks for any experience you can provide, I have to make a decision within two weeks. Oh yea, I should mention I can get a fully loaded Nissan SE for less than my "A" plan 150. Sad but true. Please no bashing.

I have no 5th wheel experience with Titans but I do tow a 32', 8200LB TT and I'm now doing it with a new LWB 08 PRO-4X. You won't beat the Titans tranny and engine. The new 08 has a beefed up rear axle and leaf springs now with more payload....more than enough for what you'll be towing. I can almost assure you that you'll be amazed at how the Titan tows. Engine cooling has never been an issue, even while towing in 90+ degree heat on hills. Your 06 F150s frame also isn't the fully boxed ladder frame Nissan uses so I think you're going to find a much stronger platform to start with.