F150 w EcoBoost 2.7
Anybody else using one of these to tow? We are complete newbies, so forgive my lack of knowledge. I bought a 2021 F150 with all the tow packages, including the new tow-assist module (replacing wha...
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kellem wrote:
A lot of informative post.
Turbos spending most of the time spooling and sucking fuel.
I'd highly recommend you look at the GVWR of your trailer as that's going to be much closer to it's actual weight vs UVW or dry weight.....unless the 6000# you quoted is confirmed scale weight.
Example:
Our current trailer has an UVW of 6120 and an GVWR of 7740.
Trailer scale weighs at 7620 with just the wife and I.
Bottom line is the 2.7 would certainly be considered a marginal tow vehicle with that weight, doable perhaps.
Trade in value is ridiculously good in present market if you wanted to go that route.
If you have a good local Ford dealership, consider a 7.3L and put marginal to rest which will also allow future upgrades in trailers.
Stay safe.
The issue isn't the weight. It is the air drag on a 10' high 8' wide trailer. The 2.7 will easily handle the weight. Any engine will struggle with the air drag. He really needs to look at ways to reduce the air drag.
