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Old 07-29-2013, 01:02 AM   #21
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If you go to ford . Com you can " build and price. " a new one, it will tell you exactly how much you can tow and the payload. The 4x4 option gives you the most payload, the 3.73 axel gives you the most power to pull 11,300 . It's a goo calculator...fun to dream too...
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Old 07-29-2013, 02:12 PM   #22
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Did about 900 kms this year on a few trips with the eco pulling a 31 bdss North trail. I set the cruise at 100 km and I don't let it go to 6th. 5th is 2100 with the 3.73 which is where I like it and it just chugs right along. Awesome torque at those revs for a gasser and it is rare for a downshift to 4th. I don't think other brands can make that claim yet.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:26 PM   #23
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Thanks all - sounds like the EB should do the job. I am impressed by the built in sway control - hopefully I won't be doing any redundant work by using the current setup along with the built in sway on the F-150.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:43 PM   #24
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I was surprised on our trip to see how much smaller the F150s are in comparison to the 250s and 350s.
Having a dedicated dually for our big construction trailers, I can agree that you WILL feel a big trailer behind an F150. I felt them behind a dually, but it was also A LOT more than 9,000 lbs behind me. (JLG boom lifts)
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Old 07-31-2013, 11:03 PM   #25
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Agreed. I have an F350 with the 6.7 Powerstroke and can feel my 30' trailer and its not a crazy heavy one. I was seriously considering the F150 Ecoboost but decided to go with a bigger heavier truck for more stability. There were other reasons too but the main reason was stability/safety. Not that the F150 is unsafe but I didn't want to limit myself. I see way to many people pulling way more than they should be.

Kinda got off topic. Sorry
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Old 08-05-2013, 10:35 PM   #26
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2013 Ford F150 ecoboost with max tow package

Just brought home this truck and need to know how to find the Fuse that goes to the charging wire for the house battery.Factory says there is not a fuse inserted in this position. Also what size fuse to use. Anyone?

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Old 08-05-2013, 10:41 PM   #27
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Just brought home this truck and need to know how to find the Fuse that goes to the charging wire for the house battery.Factory says there is not a fuse inserted in this position. Also what size fuse to use. Anyone?

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Thre should be a relay and fuse in a bag with the jumper for the brake controller, if not factory equipped. It was in my glove box. Bothe plug into the fuse/relay panel above the rad. I believe it is 20 amps. .

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Old 08-06-2013, 05:36 PM   #28
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30 amp fuse came with mine in the glove compartment.
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Thre should be a relay and fuse in a bag with the jumper for the brake controller, if not factory equipped. It was in my glove box. Bothe plug into the fuse/relay panel above the rad. I believe it is 20 amps. .

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Found the brake relay and installed but do not know what the smaller pink part goes to. Is that the brake controller fuse. If so where does it go. Relay went into #9 over the radiator. Strange but the dealer knew nothing about it.

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Found the brake relay and installed but do not know what the smaller pink part goes to. Is that the brake controller fuse. If so where does it go. Relay went into #9 over the radiator. Strange but the dealer knew nothing about it.

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Yes, smaller pink part is the fuse. Look on the top (clear plastic) ... should have the amp rating (30).
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Found the brake relay and installed but do not know what the smaller pink part goes to. Is that the brake controller fuse. If so where does it go. Relay went into #9 over the radiator. Strange but the dealer knew nothing about it.

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It is in the Ford owner manual provided with the truck. I believe it is the top row, closet the firewall.

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Old 08-07-2013, 10:57 AM   #32
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Yes, smaller pink part is the fuse. Look on the top (clear plastic) ... should have the amp rating (30).
Yes, I looked at the fuse schematic and it went into spot #21. I installed it and it was a 30 amp fuse. Thanks everyone for your help. Something the dealers should know or a paragraph in the manuel should explain.
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Old 08-07-2013, 11:02 AM   #33
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Yes, smaller pink part is the fuse. Look on the top (clear plastic) ... should have the amp rating (30).
Got it. Thanks Doering!

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Old 08-07-2013, 12:45 PM   #34
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I have a 2013 F-150 Limited 4x4 3.73 w/Ecoboost. Just traveled to Goshen, IN from FL to pick up my FR Aviator 34' 8000lbs empty & 9000lbs with my wife's stuff and water. Tongue weight empty is 900lbs and 1200lbs with water. I use a Blue Ox load leveling class 4 hitch. Truck empty gets about 17-18 @ 75mph. Towing @ 70 on flat land about 8.5mpg and 10mpg at 60-65mpg. Hill climb mileage drops to about 6.5mpg at 65-70mph. No sway with this hitch, cheaper hitches had sway. Truck pulls like its empty. Just fuel hungry. I have calculated the cost differential per mile between gas and diesel. You would have to pull 140,000 miles to break even with the diesel verse the gas. Just for grins I have pulled as fast as 85mph and truck was still wanting to go. No sway and great breaking.

The house issue from Ford is a pain in the butt with the fuse and relay. And your right, they should include instructions.
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Old 08-08-2013, 11:54 PM   #35
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It is in the Ford owner manual provided with the truck. I believe it is the top row, closet the firewall.

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If it is in the manuel I would like to know where? First of all, it should state what the relay and fuse are for and where they go. The service dept. at the dealer had not a clue what I was asking about.

Please point out to me where it tells you about the charging relay and fuse and what they are for. Then could you direct me to the part that tells you where to put them.
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Pop the hood and look in front of the radiator. All the relays are in the black plastic case similar to the fuse panel. The relay and fuse will go in there on #9 or 6. It's in the manual
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Pop the hood and look in front of the radiator. All the relays are in the black plastic case similar to the fuse panel. The relay and fuse will go in there on #9 or 6. It's in the manual
What page in the manuel does it tell you what the extra relay and fuse are used for and where they go? A paragraph or two should explain that if you are towing a trailer with onboard battery here is what needs to be done and what the extra relay and fuse are for. If it is in the manuel please tell me the page number.

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Sorry I am on vacation right now. I will look when I get home Sunday. Look in the fuse section. It will tell you where the "trailer" charging relay and fuse get inserted.
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Sorry I am on vacation right now. I will look when I get home Sunday. Look in the fuse section. It will tell you where the "trailer" charging relay and fuse get inserted.
If you did not know about this and bought a new tow vehicle how would you know that the tow vehicle charges the trailer house battery? How would you know what the two extra (relay and fuse) were for? Mine came in the door storage compartment and was not labled. Still waiting for that page and paragraph. Two dealers I called (service dept.) had no clue as to what I was referring to. Go fiqure????? What page anyone?

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I don't even have an F150 and I know about it by reading it here in previous posts. That's what these forums are for, isn't it? LOL
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