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05-22-2016, 09:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 46
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Ford Eco6
Anyone out there pulling a Airstream 30' Classic with the Eco 6.
We use it to pull out 25' Classic and it is a dream. We are about
to move to a 30' and not sure if the extra 1000 lbs will make a difference?
Thanks
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05-23-2016, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Garden Valley
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,631
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That depends on how your F-150 is equipped. Rear end ratio is most important and the 3.73 is the better than the 3.55 along with the HD springs, etc. You might consider adding a set of Firestone air bags to the rear springs that will aid in leveling once you are hooked up. Power wise you should have no problems unless you have a really high rear end ratio and that will only affect you in the mountains.
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2008 F-250 4X4 Lariat V-10
2002 Airstream Classic 30' w/SO #2074
2007 Kubota 900 RTV
1996 Ford Bronco
2007 Lincoln LT
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05-23-2016, 10:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
Missouri Valley
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 512
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Mcwey, We are towing an '02 30' Classic w / slide. Empty weight about 8,400# and loaded around 9,000#. We towed many miles with our '10 F150 and the 5.4L engine. We updated to a '15 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost, 3.31 rear end and 6 spd tranny. There is NO comparison in the performance of these two engines. The Eco is far and above the 5.4 !!! In areas requiring a downshift the Eco is usually a gear higher and 1,000 rpm less than the 5.4.
Dan
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05-23-2016, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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We did when we went from 25' to 30' and we (I) was not satisfied with the handling of the F150 nor it's braking ability so we traded to an F250. Then sold everything, and a year later bought a new 30' AS and an F350. The F250 is more than enough and did great, got the F350 just because, bought at same price as they were going to charge me for an F250, because I asked.
Bud
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2021 F350 6.7 King Ranch
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05-23-2016, 12:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 46
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Thanks so much for the feedback! I do have the tow package
so I should be good!
Thanks again.
Monty
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06-01-2016, 10:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2009 19' International
Aptos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 310
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What kind of gas mileage do you folks get with those Eco6's pulling 30"ers (or whatever)?
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06-02-2016, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
Missouri Valley
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 512
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Brad, I get 8.5 - 9.5 mpg towing my 30' Classic which weighs about 9,000# with full water. I tow mostly on 4-lane roads and run faster than most folks do. On interstates I will tow at 72-73 mph and get the mpg I mentioned. It will tow with much better performance than my previous '10 F150 with the 5.4L engine. BTW, my mileage with the 5.4 was similar.
Dan
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06-02-2016, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,214
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Goodyear 15" Marathon ST tires are speed limited per the data on the side wall of the tire to 65 mph.
Those that have converted to the Michelin 15" or 16" tires do not have a speed restriction on the sidewall of the tire.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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06-02-2016, 01:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 25' FB Flying Cloud
1973 31' Sovereign
Mount Angel
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 259
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teach me, please
So, what are my risks, when I glance down and see that I am exceeding 65 by 5-7 mph? I like to run at 65-68 mph, however, this does happen unintentionally as well as intentionally, like when needing to pass a slow vehicle. I guess that I've always assumed that a fudge factor would be built in for these types of scenarios.
Susan
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06-04-2016, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,214
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Faster speeds = hotter tires. Hotter tires litter the road sides.....
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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07-17-2016, 11:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 344
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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.
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07-17-2016, 05:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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We're not pulling a 30', but have a 2014 F150 Ecoboost with 3.73 rear end and HD tow package pulling a 28'. Added the Firestone airbags in the rear and that allowed the truck to be levelled out after hitching. We travelled about 100,000 km with this combo in the last 1.5 years and it has been flawless. We have covered everything from high mountain passes to both coasts and the central plains.
In another year or so I will look really hard at a new F150 once again.....
Cheers
Doug
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