โAug-13-2014 10:14 AM
โAug-18-2014 04:55 AM
gunner65 wrote:Whitehawkmn wrote:
2013 Ecoboost XLT loaded pulling a Jayco Whitehawk 28DSBH. We traveled from Central MN to the Black Hills this June and LOVED the truck. We had plenty of power and when semi trucks tried to pass on hills they always dropped back and we held our speed. The torque is amazing. The only thing I wish ours had was folding mirrors. But I was too thrifty to go with the Lariat. Amazing truck for just over $32,000.
Im in the middle of a weekend test drive of a 2012 EB max tow SCRW Cab. I will sign the papers on Monday if all goes well. Heading out to test tow my TT in a minute. Looks like your trailer is nearly identical in dry and tongue weight to mine that gives me hope. Im lucky to have a brother in law who owns a car lot so I can do this. I will report back when I finish. The road that my tt is stored on has a deep vally that drops to a river then climbs sharply back up that should be a nice test as I know how my avalanche performs there.
Now unloaded this truck will put a smile on anyones face the acceleration from a dead stop is amazing. Going to be hard to keep the tread on rear tires!
โAug-17-2014 08:32 PM
โAug-17-2014 06:57 PM
rbpru wrote:
One of my biggest concerns with buying an Eco-Boost engine was how long will it last. I have never traded a truck in with less than 200,000 miles, in fact the last one I gave to my grandson because the dealer really did not want to give me much for it.
I hope the eco-boost lasts, it give good performance and mileage. Only time will tell.
โAug-17-2014 06:13 PM
rbpru wrote:MO is that material science and engineering just get better. You should have little problem getting 200K as long as you do the proper maintenance and run the engine within it's design guidelines.
One of my biggest concerns with buying an Eco-Boost engine was how long will it last. I have never traded a truck in with less than 200,000 miles, in fact the last one I gave to my grandson because the dealer really did not want to give me much for it.
I hope the eco-boost lasts, it give good performance and mileage. Only time will tell.
โAug-17-2014 06:09 PM
โAug-17-2014 01:02 PM
majorgator wrote:
Edit: this thread will be dead in a day or 2...then we'll wait another week for a new similar one to begin.
โAug-17-2014 09:52 AM
โAug-17-2014 07:12 AM
majorgator wrote:
Yes, the engineers have figured out how to get more power (or equal power) from smaller engines compared to their big block predecessors. However, when I drive down the road today, I'm sure to see plenty of older model fords and chevys on the road with the 454's and 460's. I'll even see some dodge rams with the older 360's. They'll be hauling big trailers just like they've done from day one. 20 years from now, how many ford EcoBoost trucks will we see that are still holding up? A V6 engine that's made to do the same as a V8 engine? Burn it hotter, pump more air, put higher stress on components. It's not a recipe for long term success.
โAug-17-2014 06:57 AM
majorgator wrote:
But still, it all comes back to being safe. When that heavy crosswind grabs ahold of your 8K trailer connected to your 5K truck, let the tail wagging begin.
โAug-17-2014 06:42 AM
โAug-17-2014 06:14 AM
majorgator wrote:
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But still, it all comes back to being safe. When that heavy crosswind grabs ahold of your 8K trailer connected to your 5K truck, let the tail wagging begin.
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โAug-17-2014 05:59 AM
Anyone that farms or works construction know what occationally overloading a 1/2 ton is all about. It is to you to decide how heavy you wish to load your truck
โAug-17-2014 04:02 AM
Anyone that farms or works construction know what occationally overloading a 1/2 ton is all about. It is to you to decide how heavy you wish to load your truck.
โAug-16-2014 09:32 PM
โAug-16-2014 09:16 PM