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03-18-2013, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by russellsawatsky 56
can't see needing a bigger tt this one sleeps 10
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that is what I said, and I am on my 3rd RV since 2005
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Originally Posted by garbonz
Yeah but the logic is unassailable. Many folks go bigger and then HAVE to buy another truck with deprivation and everything. Get a hd2500 duramax and be safe and happy.
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Originally Posted by russellsawatsky 56
The big thing with the Ecoboost towing is the torque in tow mod it pulls my trailer at 60mph in 6th gear@1800rpm it drops to 5th 2500rpm on small hills vary seldom 4th most v8s run much higher rpm on the same hills
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You hit any big hills and I bet you will be in 3rd or 2nd to keep the HP in its peak 365@5000RPM unless the trailer weights nothing.
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03-18-2013, 07:51 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Originally Posted by jevanb
that is what I said, and I am on my 3rd RV since 2015.
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Back to the future?
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03-18-2013, 08:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NC
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Truck
3/4 T with crew cab and 8 ft bed.....3.73 gas if you are 10k or less....you may want a 5 er one day for better towing....10-11 mpg towing below 60mph
18 mpg 55 mph no trailer...5 er about 8500...
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03-18-2013, 08:10 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
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Originally Posted by bakken
The Ford F150 EcoBoost would pull that like a dream, while giving you good mileage while not towing.
As for fuel mileage while towing, it doesn't make a lot of difference what you buy. It takes fuel to make the horsepower necessary to pull.
While a diesel might be a bit better pulling, it will be worse empty. And with diesel costing more, and the truck costing more, is it really worth it?
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As for fuel mileage, you have to stay out of the turbos to get the best mileage. Run it hard and you'll get V8 mileage.
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03-18-2013, 09:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 12
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I have a 2012 26RKS trailer and pulling it with my 2009 Tundra 5.7L DC TRD with 4:30 gears. Gas mileage pulling the trailer is 10-11mpg if I keep it at 60-65 mph. There is lots of power when I need it and I have no power issues towing hills. If you want the power while towing, gas mileage really shouldn't be an issue in your decision..
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03-18-2013, 11:05 AM
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Location: Virginia
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Originally Posted by 1987jimmytruck
Hi, I was wondering what I need to tow my rv puma 26 rks 2012? I would like something fuel saving. Thanks
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According to the stats a 2012 26 RKS Hitch weight dry is 635 lbs dry weight 6165 which will actually be closer to 6800 with options GVWR 10865.
Personally I would recommend a 3/4 ton..... Pumas are great campers we have owned two & have a 2013 356 QLB toyhauler now that truely will sleep 10. Pumas tend to be on the heavy side........
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03-18-2013, 02:13 PM
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Grandpa's big Blue truck
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Gull Lake
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Originally Posted by Oaklevel
According to the stats a 2012 26 RKS Hitch weight dry is 635 lbs dry weight 6165 which will actually be closer to 6800 with options GVWR 10865.
Personally I would recommend a 3/4 ton..... Pumas are great campers we have owned two & have a 2013 356 QLB toyhauler now that truely will sleep 10. Pumas tend to be on the heavy side........
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Our Freedom Express 310 BHDS has bunks for 4 dinette 2 couch (air mattress) 2 queen bed for 2=10 I think that truly sleeps 10
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03-18-2013, 02:57 PM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
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You guys need to start a new thread about HP vs Torque, interesting stuff but think it's not exactly helping OP
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03-18-2013, 03:17 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
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Originally Posted by Ragin Cajun
You guys need to start a new thread about HP vs Torque, interesting stuff but think it's not exactly helping OP
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Ragin, that is an excellent idea. I have moved the majority of the Ecoboost HP vs. torque discussion to here: http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ead-36218.html
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03-18-2013, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Country
Posts: 290
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jimmytruck, without going through all these pages I will say this, get the biggest truck you can afford. Be it gas or diesel. I own a 26 footer which is 30 feet stem to stern. Your dry weight is more than mine and I tow with an F350. I don't worry about over-loading my camper or truck, I just take what I need and go camping. Used diesels are not too expensive. There's only one way to get good fuel milage, park it. haha.
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03-23-2013, 06:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
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I have an F-150 with the Max Tow pkg that is supposed to tow 11,200 pounds. My TT weighs about 6500 pounds loaded. Where I live in WNC, I would really need a F-250 if I bought a larger TT. Remember, those max tow capacities are really intended for flat land and low altitudes.
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03-23-2013, 08:22 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Man....just went through all this....and as a result just traded my 2010 F150 crew cab 5.4L for a 2013 F250. 6.2. More about the stability in towing than the economy...honestly...economy and towing are not hand in hand. We have a windjammer 3006w, 34 ft @ 7500lbs...the F150 was capable....just didn't inspire confidence and was shifting all over the place. We demo'd an ecoboost long wheelbase...sure, it pulls hard....just not as solid as the F250. It will get the job done though...
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03-23-2013, 08:37 PM
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#33
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Grandpa's big Blue truck
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Gull Lake
Posts: 44
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Being comfortable with your tv is important you have made the right decision for your self as I am happy with my choice happy camping
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