Has anyone used the new Ford F-150 Eco-bust to pull their Primetime?

[Malco]

Originally Posted by Len & Cheri

Dodge is #1 in something

Ram pickup leads group of Most Dangerous Cars In America

Maybe some day they'll be able to build something that can safely harness that hemi power.Until then I'll have to not push down so hard with my right foot.

[southernsky]

Some people here are so touchy. Chill out folks.

[Rsgtivr6]

Originally Posted by Len & Cheri

Dodge is #1 in something

Ram pickup leads group of Most Dangerous Cars In America

http://www.iihs.org/externaldata/srdata/docs/sr4605.pdf says otherwise (in fact the F-150 Ext Cab and STD Cabs have more deaths per 1m according to IIHS), but I bet I could form a "research group" to prove my s#!t don't stink either. At the end of the day, the question is, are you happy with what you bought? If so, good job, "you are a wiener!". If not, then why in the h-e-double hockey sticks did you buy it?

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by bakken

What is a 2900NHS?

BHS. New 2013 Prime Time Manufacturing Tracer 2900BHS Travel Trailers at Campers Inn Elkhart Indiana Campers Inn

Prime Time Tracer I think.

[padave65]

Originally Posted by southernsky

Some people here are so touchy. Chill out folks.

I am not touchy....I love a little friendly bantering.....Although I cannot speak for others....I am sorry to hear that you were one of the unlucky ones with the 6.0's some people did not have any troubles while others had nothing but....It seems like if the engine had troubles, it repeatedly had problems...you either had a good one or junk. Seriously speaking, Ford has already sold more eco's than 6.0's. At the same point in the 6.0 history, there were more reported problems than what has been reported with the eco....and we are now living in the time of internet forums...could you imagine the posts that would have occurred back in the days of the 6.0's?

[Len & Cheri]

Originally Posted by Rsgtivr6

http://www.iihs.org/externaldata/srdata/docs/sr4605.pdf says otherwise (in fact the F-150 Ext Cab and STD Cabs have more deaths per 1m according to IIHS), but I bet I could form a "research group" to prove my s#!t don't stink either. At the end of the day, the question is, are you happy with what you bought? If so, good job, "you are a wiener!". If not, then why in the h-e-double hockey sticks did you buy it?

That data is for 2005-2008. The link I posted is for 2012. If you look at your data, the F150 CC 4X4 VS the Ram 1500 4X4 it's a tie at 40 deaths per million. They don't list any data for the Ram version of the extended cab. If you look at the same trucks in 4X2 the Ram has 49 deaths to the F150's 44 deaths. Does the lack of extended cab data mean there were 0 deaths? If so, then only Dodge had deaths in the very large section. That doesn't make sense, but I may have missed something.

But really, this thread was about F150's towing Primetime TT's. Why are we where we at now? Because Dodge and GM owners seem to want to invade any thread about Fords and Ecoboosts and talk them down. This all goes back to forum courtesy, which it is getting to be rarer and rarer around here.

[Rsgtivr6]

Originally Posted by Len & Cheri

That data is for 2005-2008. The link I posted is for 2012. If you look at your data, the F150 CC 4X4 VS the Ram 1500 4X4 it's a tie at 40 deaths per million. They don't list any data for the Ram version of the extended cab. If you look at the same trucks in 4X2 the Ram has 49 deaths to the F150's 44 deaths. Does the lack of extended cab data mean there were 0 deaths? If so, then only Dodge had deaths in the very large section. That doesn't make sense, but I may have missed something.

But really, this thread was about F150's towing Primetime TT's. Why are we where we at now? Because Dodge and GM owners seem to want to invade any thread about Fords and Ecoboosts and talk them down. This all goes back to forum courtesy, which it is getting to be rarer and rarer around here.

My point was more on the side of it doesn't matter what you link, "research groups" can be swayed to prove anything and just drive what you bought. Also, I do recall your post was throwing a few stones itself, coercing a feud. Remember, when you point one finger at someone else, three more point right back at you.

As far as the OP question, it seems to have been answered and confirmed multiple times. The EB F150 with a tow package will tow it just fine.

[Len & Cheri]

Originally Posted by Rsgtivr6

Also, I do recall your post was throwing a few stones itself, coercing a feud. Remember, when you point one finger at someone else, three more point right back at you.

Sorry about that, I didn't realize posting facts was throwing stones.

You really should practice what you preach brother. You're quick to criticize anything Ford and now you want to accuse me of coercing a fued?

Would you take issue if I was to post a snide remark in a thread where you're talking about your TT? If you have nothing positive to say, why say anything at all?

[gimp425]

You guys are right, I started this post asking about the Ecoboost and if anyone had used one to pull their TT. Between the info I got here and my own research I bought one. I've been a die hard GM guy for as long as I can remember but, I got to tell you my new F-150 ecoboost is one awsome truck and I can't wait to get my first 1000 miles on it and hook up my 2900BHS just to pull it down the road. My truck, your truck their truck, it's all good, as long as you like it, that's all that matters.

Dayle and Toni
2011 2900BHS
2012 F-150 4x4 Supercrew Maxtow etc. etc. etc. EcoBoost

[Len & Cheri]

Glad you're enjoying it gimp425. Congrats!

[Road-King]

Originally Posted by mister_d

Forgot I don't have a signature on this site:
2011 F150 Ecoboost 3.73 6 1/2 bed screw cab max tow

Where can I get one of those cabs?...

[padave65]

Let us know how it goes with your first tow....I bet you will be impressed....

[gimp425]

Put the first 1000 miles on my new Ecoboost and hooked my 2900BHS just to see what it would do. It put my old 2500HD 6.0 gas to shame. Got 9.5 miles to the gal going 65. Could have gone faster but I need to fine tune my hitch. It was AWESOME.

[Snowsail]

Originally Posted by gimp425

You guys are right, I started this post asking about the Ecoboost and if anyone had used one to pull their TT. Between the info I got here and my own research I bought one. I've been a die hard GM guy for as long as I can remember but, I got to tell you my new F-150 ecoboost is one awsome truck and I can't wait to get my first 1000 miles on it and hook up my 2900BHS just to pull it down the road. My truck, your truck their truck, it's all good, as long as you like it, that's all that matters.

Dayle and Toni
2011 2900BHS
2012 F-150 4x4 Supercrew Maxtow etc. etc. etc. EcoBoost

Good choice 425, I have the same truck and pull a 8500lbs Rockwood 8280. Just got back from a trip to old orchard beach, through the white mountains, altitude 2000 feet, drove 7 hours at 65-70 mph. YOUR going to love those turbos. while going up this 3-1/2 mile hill I floored it to try that ecoboost. It just kept gaining speed (untill I got an elbow) so I had to stop passing THE SLOW ONES, I averaged 10.5 MPG but they were really big hills on highway 95S to 101 to 93N then to 91N. Your going to really enjoy you ecobeast.

[EL99jl]

Pulling 265BHS 29' 10" 6500lb dry. Towing, best MPG 12.7, worst 7.9. I usally see 9.5 to 10.5. Solo 20-22.
I put 39,000 miles on it in the first 12 months. Best tow rig I've ever used. My only complaint is the front door speakers are starting to get intermittant.

[gimp425]

Hooked up the trailer and went camping this last weekend and was shocked on how much power my new ecoboost has. Can't wait till we head to Colorado next summer. Thanks everyone

[MilCop4523]

Originally Posted by mister_d

Good thing you've chosen a Dodge to tow a heavy trailer. Since they have such a long, outstanding history of mass producing nothing but perfect vehicles, we'll just have to wait and "see where that goes....."

Define "Dodge". Online Dictionary = "AVOID"
But their HD series is the longest lasting truck in Canada.

[MilCop4523]

Originally Posted by gimp425

Hooked up the trailer and went camping this last weekend and was shocked on how much power my new ecoboost has. Can't wait till we head to Colorado next summer. Thanks everyone

Look at replacing the original air with a cold air intake and put on a Firestone air bag system number 2525.
It will outhaul anything around you and give you better than great mileage to boot.

[gimp425]

Originally Posted by MilCop4523

Look at replacing the original air with a cold air intake and put on a Firestone air bag system number 2525.
It will outhaul anything around you and give you better than great mileage to boot.

I got the max tow package, with my blueox hitch it rides level and smooooooth. I only have about 700 to 750 lbs tongue weight. I'll pull the trailer a few more times but right know every thing seems to be working well. I'll keep the airbags in my back pocket just in case I need it later. Thanks for the info.

[MilCop4523]

I HAVE THE REGULAR 4X4 and wasn't coming close to the posted mileage on the glass.
cold air gave me more torque, better response and lower consumption. Last weekend with just the truck and camping stuff in the box at 60 miles an hour in New Brunswick it was going through 10.2 liters per 100 kms.

4.5454 litres is a gallon in Canada. 100 KMS IS 61 MILES.
so just over 2 gallons for 61 miles or about 30 miles to the gallon.