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franklyfrank · 06-22-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GoWhereTowed

Owning an EcoBoost, I can not recommend it highly enough. I am sure the regular engine does well but the torque the ecoboost produces is something to behold. Turbos are also great at elevation. As was mentioned above, payload limits are very important with peeps, any gear and tongue weight with the WD and SC hitch. The 150 will pull anything in the Airstream line with no problem. My limitations are with the payload and when I get the TT, if I don't go the Interstate route, it will be with the 250 Powerstroke. My 150 is 2013, pre aluminum body so do not have the same payload capacity as the newer Fords.
Not having pulled a trailer be sure to get some instructions before you head out on the road, even if it is a U Haul in a parking lot.
I never buy anything used, but that is just a personal preference, and if everyone was like that, there would be no market for used equipment.

I have a 2012 F-150 Ecoboost bought new and it is a dedicated TV for our 2013 30' International. Since there is only the two of us and two medium size dogs I have no payload issues. Loaded for extensive trip I am right at the allowed limits. So I am very pleased with the F-150 Ecoboost. Should we need an additional few hundred LBS capacity I will trade up to a new F-150 Ecoboost. From the point of view of actually needing one I can't justify running around with a F-250 power-stroke. That is not to say that I would never by one because they are truly great machines and it is fun to drive one. My daily driver is a BMW 540 so I get my adrenaline fix with that for now.

762x51 · 07-24-2016, 03:23 PM

It's been a while since I posted anything here but I wanted to comment on the truck I have.

I have a 2015 Ford F150 SuperCab with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and it tows our 1998 25B Safari VERY well. It's really amazing how they get so much power out of a 2.7L engine.

The Ford replaced a 2010 GMC Sierra Crew Cab with the 5.3L V8 and the Ford tows MUCH better with about 2-3 MPG better fuel economy.

We've been through the mountains in North Carolina on I-40 and it has no problem at all pulling up Black Mountain which is a fairly steep climb. My only regret with the Ford is that I didn't get another Crew Cab - Live and learn -

Anyway, I like the truck, smooth ride and the truck and loaded trailer weigh about 750 pounds less than the Sierra & trailer combination.

One final thought - The Ford has a built in sway control that you need to turn off if you have a sway control hitch or they will fight each other.

majorairhead · 07-24-2016, 07:20 PM

I pull our 2016 flying cloud 25 with a 2015 3.5 ecoboost crew cab 3:31 rears and have not had the desire to change a thing.

11.3 mpg towing, 22+ mpg otherwise.

2,007 lb. payload.

Bundyte · 07-26-2016, 06:22 PM

We towed a 25' Classic on the Blue Ridge Parkway Caravan with a F150 with the ecoboost V6. The truck handled the steep graded without an issue

rodsterinfl · 07-30-2016, 09:51 AM

I wanted to post this somewhere so this is the thread. I have been driving the truck lately quite a bit. I read on the F150 forum about learning to drive an ecoboost but did not know exactly what that meant until now.

Mine is the 2015 3.5L 3.55 rear. I have been able to increase my non-towing mileage 2 mpg just by accelerating differently and using the Gas Mileage bar on the dash. What I discovered is that the engine is highly sensitive to pedal movement.

The best way to drive is to accelerate quickly to the road speed and then cruise with a light foot. What I was doing before is accelerating slowly. The MPG gauge showed I was holding the mpg down low by doing that during the entire acceleration process. Getting to speed quickly is much better. I bet the same holds true for towing.

alphamale49 · 07-31-2016, 09:13 PM

What is the axle ratio of your F150 V6 with Ecoboost?

alphamale49 · 07-31-2016, 09:18 PM

What is the axle ratio of your F150 with Ecoboost?

762x51 · 07-31-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alphamale49

What is the axle ratio of your F150 with Ecoboost?

My 2.7L V6 EcoBoost has 3.31 with electronic lock rear end

alphamale49 · 07-31-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dhroberts

I appreciate your questions as I was in the exact same place approximately one year ago as I needed to order a TV in preparation for a to be order a 2016 AS Classic. I went with a 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 importantly with a 3.55 rear axel ratio. My research at the time indicated that this particular engine / axle ratio had a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 lbs. I also ordered the max tow package, the 36 gallon gas tank and the power telescoping mirrors (similar to that seen on F250s). So far, so good. Good luck with your decision.

I believe you have convinced me what TV to buy for my 2017 International Serenity! Thanks!

Arcticfox · 07-31-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by alphamale49

What is the axle ratio of your F150 with Ecoboost?

Mine has the 3.73 rear ended with HD tow package

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Bundyte · 08-01-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by alphamale49

What is the axle ratio of your F150 with Ecoboost?

I have a 3.55 axle with 20" wheels on a Lariate package with a heavy tow package. It worked fine on the Blue Ridge Parkway going up steep hills without an issue