New F-150 - V6 w/Ecoboost?
We're considering a new truck. We haul a 5K dry TT, and have NO plans to upgrade to anything bigger. Right now, we tow with a 2011 F150, 5.0 liter, V8. It's done fine thus far. My husband is a For...
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skipnchar wrote:
The 5.0 engine is a good one for towing but can't measure up to the Ecoboost. I"ve towed 10,500 lb. over 7% grades in 4th gear at over 10,000 feet elevation. DO remember though there is more to a good towing truck than it's power plant. Payload, GVWR and gearing are also important so look at the whole package, not just the engine, before making a decision. If it was ALL about power there would be a lot more top fuel dragsters towing trailers :)
Good luck / Skip
Agreed .. and make sure you get LT tires. Many times they have P rated tires on the lot and I've towed with both. We used to have some sway concerns that were caused by the softer sidewalls on the P tires.
Love towing now with the ecoboost and LT tires.
