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Kampfirekid
Jan 25, 2015Explorer
As a daily driver and a tow vehicle for 7k 12x a year, I'd do it is a second. Problems are...my trailer is close to 10k for now, the tongue weight is not 1/2 ton friendly, the 2.7L EcoBoost is only available on 2WD trucks according to Build and Price, and I like the upper trim level trucks and it's not available on those. After watching the 2.7L easily walk away from all other gas trucks at the strip and pull 10k (over its rating) up Davis Dam and smoke the EcoDiesel and the GM V-8's, I'd have no reservations. It's about compromise. I don't need to be first to the next light. Just be comfortable, and have some practicality if possible. I'm trying so hard to stay away from getting a second vehicle for a daily driver, and if the 2.7L was available in what I need, I'd get one and downsize my trailer weights. None of the EcoBoost engines are probably up to the task of working at Max GVWR or GCWR daily for 300,00 miles, but that's not what it's designed for. It's for the weekend warrior, daily commuter, and 10x a season trailer dragger. They offer great fuel economy in a 5,500# truck for daily use, and pull the snot out if it when needed. Use for what it's designed for, it will be a WINNER.
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