2013 Ford Ecoboost towing capacity
We have recently purchased this truck with the maximum tow package & are now looking for a travel trailer. One is the Jayco Eagle with a dry weight of 6305 GVWR of 8500. The 2nd trailer is a Dutchma...
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The 8,500 pound GVWR trailer can have around 800 - 900 pounds of hitch weight. Because the truck total cargo rating is around 3,000 pounds, then you subtract the 900 pounds of hitch weight, you have about 2,200 left for passengers, cargo in the bed, andfirewood, and such, before reaching the GVWR of the truck.
Your truck should not have a problem with towing any of the listed trailers, even a little more weight will be acceptable.
Be sure that you are using high octane gas while towing. It will help the engine a lot. Also if you are using 87 or 88 octane now, check your mileage. Changing to 91 or 92 octane gas will save at least 5% in fuel, and typically is less expensive then running 87 octane. This is because each tankfull will go an additional 30 - 50 miles while using the higher octane fuel.
Fred.
Your truck should not have a problem with towing any of the listed trailers, even a little more weight will be acceptable.
Be sure that you are using high octane gas while towing. It will help the engine a lot. Also if you are using 87 or 88 octane now, check your mileage. Changing to 91 or 92 octane gas will save at least 5% in fuel, and typically is less expensive then running 87 octane. This is because each tankfull will go an additional 30 - 50 miles while using the higher octane fuel.
Fred.
