F 150 4x2 or 4x4

Don't forget the factory trailer tow package.

I always felt that four wheel drive was for plowing and people who live on mountains so I've always relied on 2 wheel. On one of our first outings with the camper however, I had to back it up a long gravel road uphill. When my wheels began to spin in reverse, I suddenly saw the usefulness of 4 wheel drive. My next TV will probably have it. And an automatic transmission too.

Think Happy thoughts

My current TV has 4x4, and we live in eastern Washington and travel there and in northern Idaho all year, so 4x4 is a must. But even if you don't live in a cold climate now, you never know when you'll need 4x4. And it's cheaper than one accident that could have been prevented by it.

While not exactly on topic, I was checking out Ford pickups while my car was getting serviced yesterday. Several of the models had rear cameras (invaluable for hitching up by yourself) and extra large 36 gallon fuel tanks. Both of those features would be highly desirable were I ready to purchase a new TV. And like others have said, the towing package is a must, and you can even have a brake controller installed from the factory, though I'm not sure how it compares to after-market models.

I must say that I was shocked at how many of the F-150s on the lot had 3.5 V6 or even 2.7 V6 engines. With a full-sized truck, I cannot imagine why you wouldn't go with a V8, especially if you were even remotely considering towing anything. The MSRP price difference was only about $1,600, which is peanuts considering that the total MSRP of the trucks is over $40k.