jerem0621 wrote:
I don't understand this aversion to approach GCVWR...it's really okay
I don't either. Everyone assumes the manufacturers build 0 tolerance into their ratings. But they do build some tolerance into them. After all they are the ones with their butt on the line for those ratings. If you tow at their stated max and something goes wrong you can point to them and say "it's all on you".
Now being at them or over them all the time may lead to additional wear vs staying under them but that's true for every combination nearing GVWR/GCWR. Get to the max and wear will increase. All part of the price of admission.
That being said, I have no doubts the 2.7 is capable. The Fast Lane Truck tested it up the Ike Gauntlet and it was a screamer.
No reason to fear a V6 - the Ecoboosts are built very well. The 2.7 is built with a lot of the same technologies as the 6.7 Powerstroke so it should be up to the task. The "it's a V6" people need to get over it as all the semi's you see on the road are "only a 6" too....