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Re: F-150 Ecoboost towing
I have a 2013 F150 Ecoboost that I bought new with the Max Tow package. I have been more than happy with it both as a daily driver and towing my Jayco 22FB. Gas mileage depends on how aggressive you drive, but as others have said - towing is anywhere from 8.5 to 10 mpg for me, and up to 18 mpg for regular driving. It tows like a dream - like the trailer is not even there most of the time. I now have 77,000 miles on it, and the only thing that is an issue is that I had to replace the passenger side exhaust manifold after my trip to NH this summer. The F150's have a weakness in the exhaust manifolds warping over time, and probably exacerbated by towing. I recommend the EcoBoost highly.541Views0likes0CommentsRe: Swap Pilot for Electronic (Water Heater)?
nineoaks2004 wrote: My 2016 has a pilot HW heater, I am glad, never failed and it also has an adjustable thermostat on the gas valve..I also added an electric heater to it also and it works good too. Was it easy to add the electric element to it?612Views0likes0CommentsRe: Swap Pilot for Electronic (Water Heater)?
I'll get the model. It is a DSI. Since I know the gas pressure is good up to the valve, but no guarantee the issue is the valve vs some electronic component, this is my frustration. I could probably replace the entire wh with a pilot ignition one that is easy and simple to maintain for less than buying a new gas valve for the electronic ignition. My original question was can I just replace the gas valve with a pilot ignition valve. It sounds like it would be cheaper just to buy the whole unit. My current unit works on electric, so I was hoping to keep that option.243Views0likes0Comments
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