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YankeeBP
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Dec 05, 2013

Max Trailer Wt. Recommendations for F-150 5L or Eco/Boost

I am new to RV-ing and would like some candid advice from some of you experienced RV-ers. I am in the TV and TT research stage. I plan to do some long distance towing. For example, Chattanooga,...
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rodpandm
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Dec 06, 2013
I own a 2011 F150 with the Ecoboost and tow a keystone 25RLS trailer (about 6300 empty and maxed at 7800). I have towed the trailer from SoCal to the Grand Canyon with no problems at all. Gas milage averaged on the way out about 10.5 MPG. On the Way back it was about 12. I never expected to get 15+ towing but this is my daily driver and averages about 19-20 on the freeways and about 15-16 in town so it is a trade off.

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