starting to look at trucks

MR MAC wrote:
I'm in no hurry, but looking at used (2016 and up) F150's, looking at eng. size and wondering what would be best a 3.5 Ecoboost or a 5.0 L V8 . to pull a 7000lb trailer (TT) I think I"m leaning towards the V8, to pull over hills in Maine.

Thanks Rob

Rob,
Is the trailer you're going to pull 7k empty or 7k loaded ready to hit the road?
If 7k empty I would look for a 3/4 ton...if 7k loaded the F150 would be my choice. The trailer I have is 30ft 7k loaded and its a perfect match for my truck....would I go heavier and bigger with it no I would go 3/4 ton then. I've put over 40000 towing miles on my 2 ecoboosts and they are the best mountain towing gasoline engine you can get IMO. I had an 11 5.0 for 3 months after a couple pulls with that thing I wanted to dump it fast as that Naturally Aspirated engine screamed and sucked the fuel at 8mpg on a great day. The same route with the 3.5 Eco I get 10.5 on a great day and 9.5 on the worst day. In 40k I have yet to tow my 7k trailer and get below 9.5 mpgs with either of my 3.5 Eco's. On 1200 mile trips I avg between 10 and 10.5. Would I ever own a 5.0 V8 again...NEVER...It's either 7500lbs or less with an 3.5 Eco or I'm stepping into the 3/4 or 1 ton with anything over 7500k. Oh and btw my 18 Eco is spec'd to tow 13000lbs too. Payload is your limiting factor with any vehicle.