EcoBoost: Towing torture test of my own!
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EcoBoost: Towing torture test of my own!
The Rig:
2011 F-150 4x4 Lariat Super Crew, 145", EcoBoost, 3.55, 20" Wheels on Pirelli Scorpions
The Trailer:
2005 Fleetwood Mallard 310FS Toyhauler
GVWR: 13,000, Dry: 7,240, Dry Hitch, 1056
Loaded inside: Basic gear for two, a Polaris Rzr, sportsman, and predator. 120 gal water, 30 gal fuel, etc.
So for Memorial Day weekend I decided to give the new rig a good towing test. I am for sure impressed, even after towing this trailer for several years with a 6.0 powerstroke. I would say the powerstroke had a slight bit more of get up and go but really, other than that initial acceleration had no benefit. Averaged 8.5 mpg on the hwy cruising between 60 and 70 over flat and mountain terrain.
Last week I had Les Schwab add a set of Firestone airbags w/ compressor and remote. WELL worth it. Of course used a weight distributing hitch.
Things I want to feel a little more comfortable: 10 ply tires & either the hensley or propride sway eliminating hitch. The tires are just a DUH, the scorpions aren't rated for all that much. The motion of trailer sway always makes me sick so I'm happy to throw down some bucks to get rid of it. Have the same problem with the superduty / powerstroke setup as well. Wasn't a ton of it, but when the wind kicks up you sure feel it.
Crossed over the 12k mi mark on the last leg of the trip. Go Ford!
2011 F-150 4x4 Lariat Super Crew, 145", EcoBoost, 3.55, 20" Wheels on Pirelli Scorpions
The Trailer:
2005 Fleetwood Mallard 310FS Toyhauler
GVWR: 13,000, Dry: 7,240, Dry Hitch, 1056
Loaded inside: Basic gear for two, a Polaris Rzr, sportsman, and predator. 120 gal water, 30 gal fuel, etc.
So for Memorial Day weekend I decided to give the new rig a good towing test. I am for sure impressed, even after towing this trailer for several years with a 6.0 powerstroke. I would say the powerstroke had a slight bit more of get up and go but really, other than that initial acceleration had no benefit. Averaged 8.5 mpg on the hwy cruising between 60 and 70 over flat and mountain terrain.
Last week I had Les Schwab add a set of Firestone airbags w/ compressor and remote. WELL worth it. Of course used a weight distributing hitch.
Things I want to feel a little more comfortable: 10 ply tires & either the hensley or propride sway eliminating hitch. The tires are just a DUH, the scorpions aren't rated for all that much. The motion of trailer sway always makes me sick so I'm happy to throw down some bucks to get rid of it. Have the same problem with the superduty / powerstroke setup as well. Wasn't a ton of it, but when the wind kicks up you sure feel it.
Crossed over the 12k mi mark on the last leg of the trip. Go Ford!
Last edited by LakesideStyle; 05-30-2011 at 10:02 PM. Reason: Images not working
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Averaged 8.5 mpg towing, slightly better than with the 6.0 PowerStroke.
No MPG change after break in, I think that's all BS. The ticket to real fuel economy with this rig is keeping your speed down. If you can handle setting the cruise at 60 all day you'll see huge gains (mid 20's) but kick it up to 75-80 and I'm back in the lower to mid teens.
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Whaaaaaaatttttt? You are kidding right? And also Brad, another former 6.0 owner happy with his F150
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Tim, I couldn't make this stuff up. They posted up on Facebook asking for help and I started spouting off to my wife when she read it to me. If we lived closer, I would've just showed up and pulled it to show them they are morons to think a 1/2 ton truck wouldn't cut it.