Newbie needs help with tow vehicle
I don't own a travel trailer (yet), but first things first....a truck to pull it. I'm looking at getting a smaller trailer, maybe something in the Jayco Jay Feather line (GVWR about 5-5.5k). I liv...
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You'll get 100 different opinions on this and one persons comfort level and preferences is different than another's.
I've never driven a 2.7 Eco so can't speak from direct experience, but your intended use should play in to the equation. Daily driver most of the year, few camping trips, I'd be more inclined to "skimp" on the towing ability and work the truck harder for that in favor of better fuel mileage year round.
Seeing as you're towing at altitude, you're one the right track IMO. A NA V8 will give up a lot of power at altitude, whereas the Eco boost brothers will pull about the same at 7kft as they do down on the valley floor.
I've never driven a 2.7 Eco so can't speak from direct experience, but your intended use should play in to the equation. Daily driver most of the year, few camping trips, I'd be more inclined to "skimp" on the towing ability and work the truck harder for that in favor of better fuel mileage year round.
Seeing as you're towing at altitude, you're one the right track IMO. A NA V8 will give up a lot of power at altitude, whereas the Eco boost brothers will pull about the same at 7kft as they do down on the valley floor.
