ford f-150

Hello. I dont usually post but in this case I consider myself a self-proclaimed expert on the ecoboost....and only because I researched trucks to death before I decided what to buy. During my research/test drive phase of Ford, GM, Dodge and Toyota, three of the four allowed me to take the truck and actually hook up my trailer and let me take it for a test drive in that manner. One was Ford and the other was Dodge. My initial intentions before any research was to buy the Toyota because of style and power. I also knew that I did not want a diesel. In my opinion and my opinion only, this truck would also be my daily driver and I wanted more refinement than utilitarian features. I spent some time on all forums reading about each truck, pros and cons, specs, etc, but when it comes down to it, it was actually testing that swayed me. Back to the test drives....I ruled out Toyota right away because they would not let me test drive it by pulling my trailer. To bad for them, they lost a customer. Test drove GMC Sierra Denali 1500 and Dodge 1500 Ram Longhorn edition. Had them for about 90 min each on test drive/tow. 45 min of actual towing. Felt the dodge had adequate torque but not at the desired RPM's. Really liked the adjustable air suspension. Sierra Denali was mediocre. When I went to ford, told them what I wanted to do for a test drive. Salesman and dealership said, whatever it takes to earn my business they would do....here is what they did for me. Lined up an FX4 Ecoboost with max tow package for the morning. Lined up an FX4 with the Raptor 6.2L V8 motor for the afternoon (this was a rare truck, it was slated to be a harley model, but they discontinued them and rebadged as an FX4 with appearance package. Day two, the dealer lined up an FX4 with the 5.0 motor. I was able to take each truck for a 2-3 hour period, hook up to my trailer and test. Really liked the 6.2. Could feel the Horsepower and midrange torque at any given time that I wanted to feel it....but it rapidly sucked fuel. The 5.0 was adequate but not much differance than the Sierra Denali...however fuel mileage was better on the 5.0. The Ecoboost, first thing I noticed was the torque was available from 1700-2500 rpm range which when towing is right about where you need it to maintain safe highway speeds. Second thing noticed was the fuel economy was best in this motor compared to all.....now the dealer throws a wrench into things and shows me a new 2012 F350 super duty still on the lot that they are blowing out. I take it out and of course hands down, there is no comparison to a diesel. Now if that diesel was just the limited or platinum model, I would have bought that. In the end I decided on a 13 FX4 with Appearance Package and max tow ecoboost F150. This summer we hauled the trailer, (on the scale loaded up at 6400lbs, 30 foot lightweight travel trailer, plus family of 4) through Alberta and BC mountains, to Sandpoint Idaho, to Waterton lakes....no regrets, great mileage (if you can even say that pulling a trailer), comfort, power, style. In my opinion if you cant or do not want a diesel, the Ecoboost is the next best motor to tow with. All the other brands are good trucks, just want to say that but for my family and our towing needs, the ecoboost is the best choice.