2.7 ecoboost?

[TentFree]

Hi all,

Currently pulling our 2016 microlight 19FD with our 2014 Nissan Frontier. We're considering upgrading to a F150 2.7L Ecoboost. It's a fairly new engine and I know that the 3.5L Eco reviews here are good, but wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the 2.7. The tow cap on it is 7600 lbs (far below the ~3500 lbs we typically tow) but our Nissan caps at 6100 and I wouldn't feel comfortable towing much more than what we have. It isn't a HUGE leap from 6100 to 7600. Any thoughts or reviews?

[Wobbles]

Welcome to the forum. Put some thought into your purchase whatever it may be. Consider the future towing needs. Will your space requirements never change? Will your current camper be the same forever?

Spend your money wisely as having to finance another vehicle in a few short years will get into your pocket.

You may want to consider engines based on greater towing capacity and MPG versus just MPG and what your current needs are. Good luck and consider the possibilities.

Welcome from Southern Illinois.

[Malabarbob]

We just bought a 2016 2.7 Ecoboost and it does a great job with our 4500# trailer. Gas mileage does drop from about 25 to 11 but comfortably tows with WD and Sway bars. I bought the Lariat with the tow package and automatic trailer backup. Love the trailer backup. We just downsized from a Class A and backup make me nervous.

[325BH]

A 2.7 liter in a truck?


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[bikendan]

Originally Posted by 325BH

A 2.7 liter in a truck?


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A TURBO boosted 2.7 engine.

[bluewoo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5CDxmwIa_M

[thebrakeman]

Sounds like you only tow 3500 today with 6100 lbs of capacity.
7600 is 1500 lbs more capacity than you have today.
7600 is more than double what you need today. I'd say that plenty of headroom for your next camper.
You could easily tow something loaded to 5500-6000, depending on your family size and the terrain.
Our 7000 lbs rating tows our 5200 lbs loaded camper just fine.
Go for it.

[Ian Walker]

Well you should be aware of a serious disease that affects ALL RVer's.
It's called "Foot-it-is" & it goes like this. If you have a 15 foot trailer,
you want a 20 foot-25 foot-30foot. You get the idea. If you can only
pull 7600 pounds then that's all the trailer you can buy.
After test driving the new F-150 Eco-Boost I bought an eight cylinder
2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7L with tow package 2 years old. I can now pull with
that 11,300 pounds. 7600 pounds to 11,300 pounds is a BIG difference
in the number of trailer choices you'll have "down the road".

[thebrakeman]

Ian,
Why did you stop at the half-ton?
Why not 3/4?
Why not 1-ton?
Dually?

[CaptnJohn]

I had a 2015 F150 2.7 EB and pulled a 6800 - 7000# TT through the NC mountains. Bought the trailer to fit the truck and both performed great ~~ however for longer stays 28' with 1 slide was not going to cut it. Bought the F350 and a 35' 5er. IMO any 1/2 ton is just a grocery getter and the bare minimum should be 3/4 gasser and for serious towing a 1 ton SWD diesel. The F150 will suit your needs fine for now ~~ but for how long?

[bshort]

I went from a Tacoma to a 3/4 gas to a 3/4 diesel. No more revving 4500 to climb a grade at 35mph.

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by bshort

I went from a Tacoma to a 3/4 gas to a 3/4 diesel. No more revving 4500 to climb a grade at 35mph.

Why is it people think 4500 rpm is so bad on a gasser ? if you go to the gm web site and lookup the 6.0 it clearly states ONLY 5200 rpm for max hp and ONLY 4300 for max torque . seems gm thinks these rpms are minimal . since the 6.0 is a small block pulling 4500 rpm is not even working the engine .

[bshort]

Originally Posted by northstar1960

Why is it people think 4500 rpm is so bad on a gasser ? if you go to the gm web site and lookup the 6.0 it clearly states ONLY 5200 rpm for max hp and ONLY 4300 for max torque . seems gm thinks these rpms are minimal . since the 6.0 is a small block pulling 4500 rpm is not even working the engine .

I never said it was bad.

[325BH]

Originally Posted by northstar1960

Why is it people think 4500 rpm is so bad on a gasser ? if you go to the gm web site and lookup the 6.0 it clearly states ONLY 5200 rpm for max hp and ONLY 4300 for max torque . seems gm thinks these rpms are minimal . since the 6.0 is a small block pulling 4500 rpm is not even working the engine .

Yeah, I have never understood the mentality either.

4,500 RPM's on a gasoline engine isn't just OK, it is normal when needing maximum torque.

I have an F250 with the 6.2 gasser & 6-speed. First thing I do after I hitch-up is put it in tow/haul mode and restrict it to 4th gear. Easy, peasy, works-like-a-charm. This is with a TT pushing 11k lbs and 3.73 gears.





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[Wilco]

You are still within the tow capacity of your Nissan. Why not wait until you are ready to upgrade your trailer and let the trailer you choose determine the truck/engine you purchase? That will allow some time to evaluate the 2.7L engine for towing.

I chose my trailer first and purchased my truck to match the gross weight of the trailer.

[Seachaser186]

You sure about that; what is your payload according to your door sticker?

[Ian Walker]

Well this family is confirmed Toyota owners. The biggest vehicle
they make is what I own a 2010 Toyota Tundra which I will drive to
2025 or maybe beyond. I'm pretty well at my limit for hauling but
fortunately we've found The TT of our dreams. Plus we stay 4 months
in Arizona during the winter with it. I should explain. The 37 foot stays
year round in AZ. The 23 foot we keep up north.

2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7L with tow package
2012 Heartland North Trail 30RKDD (37 foot)
2012 Rockwood MiniLite# 2304 (23 foot)
2005 Toyota Sienna (our other vehicle)

[Seachaser186]

Ian, I am calling you out on your payload to tow that much trailer.

[keith_h]

I tow with a 2015 2.7L F150, 3.73 rear end. Our current trailer weighs in about 3100 lbs and the truck handles it fine. We visit the NC mountains frequently and have no trouble going up or down the 6% grades we hit. I do have a WDH but only because I already had it for our old tow vehicle and the equal-i-zer is great for sway control. We expect to move to a larger trailer in a few years. Based on my experience a trailer with a GVW of 5500-6000 lbs is the practical weight limit for us even though max tow is 8200 lbs with a GCWR of 13.1K lbs. I have no doubt the truck could pull and stop safely at max but I prefer to have the extra headroom and keep things like acceleration close to what it is when not towing. Even limiting our looking to 5.5K-6K GVW trailers we will have plenty to select from when the time comes.

[Ian Walker]

Dear Seachaser186,
OK on my truck door reads: GVWR 3220kg / 7084 lbs

FR/AVT 1810kg / 3982lbs w P275/65R18
RR/ARR 1880kg / 4136lbs " " "

I have LT275/65R18 tires

Truck built May 09 in San Antonio, TX

Now in the 2010 Owners Manual pages 266 & 652
model code: USK55L-TRTDKA
Standard Bed (6.5 feet)
4wheel drive
Double Cab
5.7L V8
3UR-FE engine with towing package
GCWR 15,500lbs
Tow Capacity: 10,100 lbs

Trailer 37foot: GVWR 8600lbs
Cheers