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nowgrn4
Explorer
Aug 23, 2017

Compatibility

Just bought a '17 F-150 supercab, 3.5 Ecobomb, W/10 Speed, 3:55 Rear Gear, 145" wheel base, brake controller and tow package(not Max tow). We're liking this couples trailer http://www.creativebussales.com/rv/travel-trailers/heritage-glen-hyper-lyte-23rb a lot. Yank that sleeper sofa out and replace it with a dual recliner love seat or some mini recliners. Install a good stereo, speakers and sub and I think we will be GTG. Gonna try and order it without the standard A/C and see if they will install a Coleman Mach III power saver so I can run it with my little Honda eu2000i. If not I will.

Think the Ford will pull it OK? Ball park MPG at 62-65 MPH? I'm thinking it will be about 6,250lbs wet.

Edit for hot link http://www.creativebussales.com/rv/travel-trailers/heritage-glen-hyper-lyte-23rb
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 23, 2017
    I don't think there is any towing issue. Interesting to see if they will mod the TT build to leave out the AC. I'm betting the robots will say "no" and install one.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 23, 2017
    On the other hand, if you let them do their usual...install...you'll be (fairly) sure all the wiring and duct work is there. Somebody will buy that factory AC from you.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Aug 24, 2017
    nowgrn4 wrote:
    Gonna try and order it without the standard A/C and see if they will install a Coleman Mach III power saver so I can run it with my little Honda eu2000i. If not I will.


    Initial surge of even a PS version may cause your EU2000i to overload and stall since it's LRA is 50.5 amps, the same rating for the Mach III Plus ... I'd instead keep the stock A/C and equip it with a MicroAir Easy Start Soft Starter Kit that will solve this issue nicely.
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer II
    Aug 24, 2017
    The only difference between your truck and mine is I got the Max Tow. Your TT has the same dry weight (roughly) as mine. You will be fine.

    There are many variables on MPG. Downhill with a tail wind vs uphill with a head wind for example. The single biggest factor is how heavy your foot is on the accelerator. We tow with TOW/HAUL on and the cruise control set at 62.

    While I haven't done the numbers with my current rig, the 32' Class C I traded off last April got 9 MPG at 62 MPH and 6 MPG at 72 MPH. That was a 16% increase in speed at a cost of a 33% decrease in MPG. (That was a test I only did once.)
  • nowgrn4's avatar
    nowgrn4
    Explorer
    Aug 24, 2017
    SoundGuy wrote:
    nowgrn4 wrote:
    Gonna try and order it without the standard A/C and see if they will install a Coleman Mach III power saver so I can run it with my little Honda eu2000i. If not I will.


    Initial surge of even a PS version may cause your EU2000i to overload and stall since it's LRA is 50.5 amps, the same rating for the Mach III Plus ... I'd instead keep the stock A/C and equip it with a MicroAir Easy Start Soft Starter Kit that will solve this issue nicely.


    Thanks for the tip soundguy!

    I ran a Mach III PS with a big hard start cap for 5 trouble free years with my eu2000i. The trick was power management and a kill a watt meter. During the heat of the day with the icemaker, TV, home type stereo and outside fan running I would set the AC on it's coldest setting with the compressor running continuously with everything pulling around 11.5 Amps. At bedtime with everything else off I would use the temperature control and let it cycle. Worked good for us.

    This soft start solution sounds better. I can use the AC that comes with the rig and my Honda.

    Thanks again.

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