To Ecoboost or Not Ecoboost? That's the Question. - Page 6

mjbenedict · 03-04-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drittal

Aluminium block

Also HD trucks don't have to meet regulations LD trucks do have to meet. Cheaper to use the BIG engines.

drittal · 03-04-2016, 02:34 PM

Probably has more to do with the strength and durability of an iron block vs aluminum in a work truck. Aluminum block is more prone to failure if overheated as well.

Iron is cheaper and more robust in a work application where weight isn't an issue.

Cougarfan · 03-04-2016, 11:48 PM

I just bought a 2015 F150 XLT Sport with the 3.5 EB, 3:31, SuperCab, 6.5' bed in January. I haven't towed with it yet but just went on a 1200 mile road trip from Salem OR to Reno on a mix of freeway and 2 lane roads and about 12 mountain passes. Truck rides real smooth and I didn't feel like I had been beat to death on the road. I averaged 21mpg. I was just cruising around the speed limit so I'm okay with the mpg. Truck weighs 5100lbs with a soft cover, and running boards. The payload from the sticker inside the drivers door is 2030. The Lariat I looked at had a payload of 1956. I cared more about the payload while I was shopping. I knew all the half ton trucks would pull my trailer. The Ram I looked at with a 5.7 HEMI only had 1399 payload according to the sticker which was not enough for my comfort. It did drive nice.

The first tow will be next weekend when I take the trailer to be dewinterized. I had a Chevy with the 5.3 before and got 25mpg on one freeway trip (not towing) and about 11-13 towing on the flats. GVWR of my trailer is about 6500lbs but I'm usually around 5000 for camping.

I personally don't really care what mpg I get when I'm towing because I'm going camping! I don't expect to get great gas mileage dragging a big box down the road.

I really like the Ford and will report back after my first camping trip. Which will be all freeway and 4 small mountain passes.

Laura

mike.t · 03-04-2016, 11:57 PM

You go girl.

FreddyCamper · 03-07-2016, 01:09 PM

Thank you everyone for your excellent discussion, I did learn a lot and you all helped me greatly on my decision.
I did get the F-150 Lariat 3.5L Ecoboost with towing package and now I'm looking forward to pull the TT soon.
Again..Thank you very much..will post towing results!

Wayne Joan · 03-07-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyCamper

Thank you everyone for your excellent discussion, I did learn a lot and you all helped me greatly on my decision.
I did get the F-150 Lariat 3.5L Ecoboost with towing package and now I'm looking forward to pull the TT soon.
Again..Thank you very much..will post towing results!

Did you get the "Max Tow" or just the towing pkg?

BDavis · 03-07-2016, 10:18 PM

F250 Diesel......ends all your concerns.

FreddyCamper · 03-08-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Joan

Did you get the "Max Tow" or just the towing pkg?

Yes, Max Tow...very happy!

Wayne Joan · 03-08-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyCamper

Yes, Max Tow...very happy!

I hope you enjoy your "BOOSTIE" as much as we do ours.

ScottAndKim · 03-08-2016, 07:04 PM

All I can add is I have a 2015 F150 with Eco boost and I have not problems with 7200# behind me and gas mileage is great 16.5 with the load and 65mph.. My truck has towing package for 12200#. I'd have gone diesel but the amount of daily driving at 21.7mpg at 70mph I couldn't argue with. I love my Ecoboost

Kim and Scott.
Charlie,Hank,and Tater our dogs.
Live and Learn
2016-10 days camping so far

blingo · 03-08-2016, 08:02 PM

Been looking at 2010 EB Ford 4x4. Good info from yall. Can anyone help me with towing 5500 lb Sunset? May get Nisson Titan, Pro 4, chrome edition. Anyone using a Titan?

**bikendan** · 03-08-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blingo

Been looking at 2010 EB Ford 4x4. Good info from yall. Can anyone help me with towing 5500 lb Sunset? May get Nisson Titan, Pro 4, chrome edition. Anyone using a Titan?

I'm confused.your profile says you own a Flagstaff.
What's a 5500lb Sunset?

Skyliner · 03-08-2016, 10:12 PM

I'd personally avoid anything Nissan. I've owned over 20 Nissans in my life and used to call them "poor man's Toyota" because they were extremely reliable and well built. Something happened about 13-15 years ago and Nissans aren't as reliable as they used to be from what I've hear and see with friends and neighbors who own them.

My last Nissan was a 2000 Xterra. It was my least reliable Nissan I've ever owned. It needed a steering box at 80k, had cracked exhaust manifolds at 50k, and the step rails were beginning to rust.

My mother in law's 1999 Nissan Altima is stll going strong today and it has been the most reliable car she has ever owned and at age 75, it will be her last car too. She has only had to replace a thermostat and a window power regulator in over 15 years of ownership.

goduc · 03-09-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blingo

Been looking at 2010 EB Ford 4x4. Good info from yall. Can anyone help me with towing 5500 lb Sunset? May get Nisson Titan, Pro 4, chrome edition. Anyone using a Titan?

The 2010 F150 came with a 5.4 not a 3.5 EB.

goduc · 03-09-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottAndKim

All I can add is I have a 2015 F150 with Eco boost and I have not problems with 7200# behind me and gas mileage is great 16.5 with the load and 65mph.. My truck has towing package for 12200#. I'd have gone diesel but the amount of daily driving at 21.7mpg at 70mph I couldn't argue with. I love my Ecoboost

Kim and Scott.
Charlie,Hank,and Tater our dogs.
Live and Learn
2016-10 days camping so far

No way you're getting 16.5 mpg towing 7200lbs @65 mph. Really?
Funny how everyone gets better mileage when cruising the net.

OntarioFireFighter · 03-09-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mars

A stock F-150 is closer to 4100 lbs, I buy a lot of them for work.
A dully to an F150 can not be compared. They are built for different purposes. I towed a 11,000 FW with my 7,900 F-250 without issue. The F-250 was spected with max towing in mind.

My '13 F150 SuperCrew 5.5' bed 4x4 5.0 was 6004 lbs with a full tank of fuel, and me in it... So that puts the truck alone about 5800.

**bikendan** · 03-09-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by goduc

No way you're getting 16.5 mpg towing 7200lbs @65 mph. Really?
Funny how everyone gets better mileage when cruising the net.

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Steeljag · 03-09-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bikendan

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X 3 !

Wheels Down · 03-10-2016, 09:46 AM

Thanks to all on this forum.
Very helpful info.
I notice a lot of "vets" on here with number of days camped posted and some with numerous combinations of truck and trailers over the years. A lot of wisdom for sure.
The title of this forum caught my eye, as I am really close to purchasing a new EB Ford and a TT.
I am looking to configure the truck for max tow capability. The model I am considering has a tow rating of 11,400 lbs.
I like what I am reading about the EB performance but also understand that when you drag a box behind you uphill, you use more fuel. A given.
I really like the Forest River Surveyor 291 BHSS TT. The weights seem to balance within limits, but so real world applications would be appreciated.
Thanks
RMc

GaryS502 · 03-20-2016, 01:20 PM

Our 2016 F150 XLT SuperCrew with 3.5L EcoBoost engine does a great job of pulling our 5,000 lb Rockwood 2504S trailer. When pulling the trailer, the truck cruises in 6th gear (about 1,500 RPM) unless I am going up an incline, but even then it only drops to 4th or 5th gear. The only disappointment is the gas mileage (10-11 MPG) pulling the trailer still isn't that great ...an unfortunate fact-of-life when trailering...otherwise mileage is decent (18-21MPG).

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