We just went through a few weeks of urgent work to secure one of the remaining F-150's with the HDPP (Heavy Duty Payload Package) option.
As many of you know the HDPP option has been discontinued after the 2023 model year.
Why is this important? We need a Full-size pickup (that fits in the garage) with this kind of payload:
We're going to put a 500 lb camper on the bed and still have capacity to tow (within reason).
This config is really a unicorn now.
Over a couple of weeks, we dug through autotrader.com (credit to my better half - she unearthed half a dozen that fit the requirements - 4x4 HDPP Max-Tow, 3.5 EcoBoost, and SuperCab).
Here is our short list - all data listed verified with actual window stickers. If you are ok with V8s, your list may be twice as long.
We bought the one in Missouri (highlighted in green below) but as late as last week, dealers were still calling us about some of the others. I know the Pueblo, CO one was still available yesterday.
There it is, if you google the VIN, that should give you the dealer that has the vehicle on offer.
Anyway, hope this research helps someone out there looking for a needle in a haystack like we were.
Wishing you all the best and happy camping!
Our new truck:
Looking forward to the next steps.
As many of you know the HDPP option has been discontinued after the 2023 model year.
Why is this important? We need a Full-size pickup (that fits in the garage) with this kind of payload:
We're going to put a 500 lb camper on the bed and still have capacity to tow (within reason).
This config is really a unicorn now.
Over a couple of weeks, we dug through autotrader.com (credit to my better half - she unearthed half a dozen that fit the requirements - 4x4 HDPP Max-Tow, 3.5 EcoBoost, and SuperCab).
Here is our short list - all data listed verified with actual window stickers. If you are ok with V8s, your list may be twice as long.
We bought the one in Missouri (highlighted in green below) but as late as last week, dealers were still calling us about some of the others. I know the Pueblo, CO one was still available yesterday.
There it is, if you google the VIN, that should give you the dealer that has the vehicle on offer.
Anyway, hope this research helps someone out there looking for a needle in a haystack like we were.
Wishing you all the best and happy camping!
Our new truck:
Looking forward to the next steps.
