Towing fiver with an ecoboost

[Mr Havercamp]

Originally Posted by Kenny kustom

Carbon build up is very common on all direct injection engines.



2015 RAM 3500 CCSB CUMMINS
2016 Sabre 36QBOK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5cL-h3Pj1o

[onetonford]

This thread has gotten so far off topic it is nothing but he said she said I think it should be closed. I joined this forum for the info on camping not who truck is better what this thread has turned into. So sad so sad
You should be on topic the original poster was asking EB owners their experiences with their trucks not who has the better truck.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Mountndream

payload is not tow weight... its the weight you can put in the truck. So with your Trailer weight, you and everything in your goods.. you are over payload.

Check the yellow sticker on your truck door.

subtract from that your hitch weight( 80 lbs), how much over 150 lbs you are, your family and dogs weight, cooler and Firewood,

a brief search showed an empty hitch weight of 1146 for your trailer (that's empty), 80 lbs for your WDH, you are probably close right there.

Notice my signature, that why I went with a 2500. the Rams have terrible payload. They will tow like the devil, but you are limited on payload.

Yes, you'll probably pull the frame apart!

[Mountndream]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Yes, you'll probably pull the frame apart!

may not pull my frame apart, but at least my awning pole brackets

[acadianbob]

Let's make sure this thread stays on track and let's avoid brand arguments. Some recent posts are not in the spirit of this forum.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Mountndream

may not pull my frame apart, but at least my awning pole brackets

Not unless you're pulling the trailer by the awning poles.

[LTnTN]

Every forum, every interest, every topic, every poster ... Same arguments!


2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by camperboy

I have power steering. The problem is the solid front axle. Any bump you hit makes the steering wheel move which in turn makes my elbows hurt. I added a steering stabilizer and better shocks but didn't help much

Get a Chevy or GMC. Independent front suspension on the 4wd. 2wd always has had the IRS.

But I had the ford and Dodge 1 tons and didn't have this issue you speak off. Not as smooth as my Chevy but still didn't ride bad or beat my arms up.

[camperboy]

Thanks for the replies that were on topic!

[bruane]

Originally Posted by LTnTN

Every forum, every interest, every topic, every poster ... Same arguments!


2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast

Yes its amazing! One would think that some of the correspondents are being paid by the manfacturers with their brand loyalty that defies logic. You have to consider that the manufacturers love this blind loyalty as the poor correspondent hands over their hard earned cash based on these perceptions marketed by the above. Keep sight of your cash and do proper analysis and make sure that you buy what meets your needs at the lowest cost.

[kdot]

camperboy, to respond to your original question: We easily towed a Palomino Puma 230 FBS with our 2013-F150 ecoboost. The only problem we experienced was some bottoming out of the truck back end on some dips in the road. Probably could have used more suspension support back there. We towed our 5'er through the Rockies with no problem. The trailer probably weighed approximately about 7,000 lbs. We drive around 60-65 mph. Gas mileage averaged around 8-10 mpg. The trailer was about 25 ft. long. Hope this is helpful. It was an easy tow!

dot

[Skyliner]

Suspension Support: Road Master Active Suspension.....used on my previous F150 and every truck I own will get one. It makes the vehicle handle so much better and supports the lift springs so they don't sag much under load.

[another_newfie]

Over 20000 miles on my combo. See my sig. ZERO issues. PM for more specifics.

[Wayne Joan]

Originally Posted by Skyliner

Suspension Support: Road Master Active Suspension.....used on my previous F150 and every truck I own will get one. It makes the vehicle handle so much better and supports the lift springs so they don't sag much under load.

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[B and B]

When I had the F 150 Eco towing my Rockwood I had stock springs, heavier duty as it was a King Ranch and came equipped with them. These trucks often used for Horse Trailer here in Southern Ontario.

I had no air bags or timbrens . Just Truck tires at 65 psi front and 70 psi back. Rode really rough dry but towing was smooth. My measure trailer weight was 9,400 lbs, right near the limit.

It is up to the OP and depending on planned travel the F150 Ecoboost might be the right choice for several reasons.

[LTnTN]

I sure hope my wee wittle twuck makes it to Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores Alabama tomorrow. 😆


2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast

[B and B]

Originally Posted by LTnTN

I sure hope my wee wittle twuck makes it to Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores Alabama tomorrow. 😆


2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast

I think it can I think It can.....

[Cover Dog]

Originally Posted by b and b

i think it can i think it can.....

I know it can.....

[LTnTN]

The wittle twuck made it again!


2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast

[B and B]

There ya go... I know it can, I did it. Also towed a 24 ft TT in 1993 with a Mercury Grand Marquis! Sometimes you do what you have to do!