donn0128 wrote:
Eco- thingy numbers vary all over the place. With that motor just don't expect any better towing fuel economy than a much more capable truck with a diesel motor. Unloaded they can achieve decent numbers. Met up with my brother last summer, He had his eco-boost pulling a Jayco untralight around 17 feet. He mentioned that he got 10.5 from home to where we were. WOW I says, that's no better than I get with my Cummins dually pulling 13,500 pound fiver. HE goes silent after that. It will probably be better than the 5.0L Furd though. HAve you considered the new Dodge 1500 with a Cummins and 8 speed auto? or even the GM twins with the 5.3l?
There is a big difference in purchase price between a 1/2 ton eco-boost and a 3/4 ton diesel pickup. For what he is looking at a 3/4 ton diesel would be overkill. I'm not knocking them I'm just saying that if you use your truck like a car when not towing and you want to pull a smaller trailer the 3/4 ton diesel is over kill.
To the OP. You need to talk to a reputable pickup dealer that is use to selling tow vehicles, tell him what you want to do, and hope he points you in the right direction. Ask around and see which dealer in your area has a good reputation and which ones are bad.
