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Turbo_Diesel_Du's avatar
Jan 12, 2014

Ford F150 SC 4X4 Ecoboost

We have a Forest River triple slide Flagstaff Super Light that seems to be anything but super light with a just over 7400 lb dry wt and about 33 + feet long. Bought a 2013 Ecoboost with the tow package and 18" P rated tires. Thinking about adding overload springs and E tires to insure towing capability. Just my DW and me along with two cats. Cats might put me over the top weight wise. Opinions as to being OK. Might have to downsize to a smaller TT? LOL
  • If it has LT tires, it does not have the HD payload. Also, what's the tongue weight of the trailer. Not sure what your payload is but non HD may be less than 1500 lbs. not giving a lot of leeway for a heavy hitch weight. Also, the 150 class IV hitch can only handle 1150 lbs max. I've had trouble finding trailers that size I feel comfortable with even with my HD.
  • If it had the HD package, would it have P rated tires? Should be LT tires, I would think. While the F150 Eco would have no problem with that combo as far as power, frame, and brakes, it would be a little light in the tires, suspension, and maybe rear axle weight rating. If its the 5.5' bed, forget it. That short wheelbase with that trailer would be handful in good crosswinds. If its the 6.5' bed, put some Timbrens on it and check into LT tires. Those P rated tires have way too much sidewall flex. The only problem there might be the TPMS units might need replaced also due to the higher tire pressures you will be using. A local tire shop told me that I couldn't go from P tires to LT tires due to the TPMS parameters programmed into the computer, even if I changed the sending units on each wheel. Not sure if I believe that or not.
  • That TT is on the big side. As asked above, is your truck equipped with the HD tow and or payload package?

    You will have a sticker on the drivers door with the payload #.
  • Third question, you might want to try this post in the TOW VEHICLE thread.

    Jim
  • Charles,
    First question...are you unhappy with how it tows and feels now?
    Second question...does your EB have the HD payload package?