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YankeeBP
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Dec 05, 2013

Max Trailer Wt. Recommendations for F-150 5L or Eco/Boost

I am new to RV-ing and would like some candid advice from some of you experienced RV-ers. I am in the TV and TT research stage. I plan to do some long distance towing. For example, Chattanooga,...
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fla-gypsy
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Dec 06, 2013
A properly equipped F-150 with either motor will easily pull a TT in the size you are considering. The key phrase is "properly equipped". Payload will be the biggest limiting factor so go back and read more about that issue. IMO, the 3.5L EB will easily outperform the 5.0 in all towing aspects and cost much more. Towing MPG will be about the same, unloaded MPG will favor the EB depending on your driving habits.

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