Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Muttwood on October 26, 2018, 04:06:21 PM
Post by: Muttwood on October 26, 2018, 04:06:21 PM
I have always had fun, over the years, towing the Cougars to where the need to go,
However when I went to rent a tow dolly in August, U-Haul refused because my hitch was only rated for 3,500 pounds,
However when I went to rent a tow dolly in August, U-Haul refused because my hitch was only rated for 3,500 pounds,
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Muttwood on October 26, 2018, 04:13:41 PM
Post by: Muttwood on October 26, 2018, 04:13:41 PM
I had to rent this,
This arrives from Dearborn next week !!!
This arrives from Dearborn next week !!!
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Outsidedog on October 26, 2018, 09:38:16 PM
Post by: Outsidedog on October 26, 2018, 09:38:16 PM
That's a good looking truck which motor will be in it?
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Muttwood on October 26, 2018, 11:20:46 PM
Post by: Muttwood on October 26, 2018, 11:20:46 PM
This is a sheep in wolf's clothing.
Not the top end XLT sport.
XL Sport appearance package.
2.7 Ecoboost but with the 6600 lbs tow package.
About $ 7,500 cheaper.
I am going to be very impressed or very disappointed.
Not the top end XLT sport.
XL Sport appearance package.
2.7 Ecoboost but with the 6600 lbs tow package.
About $ 7,500 cheaper.
I am going to be very impressed or very disappointed.
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Thunder Chicken on October 27, 2018, 12:02:49 PM
Post by: Thunder Chicken on October 27, 2018, 12:02:49 PM
A buddy of mine has a regular cab short bed 4X4 with the 2.7 and he loves it. No shortage of power
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Outsidedog on October 27, 2018, 03:52:48 PM
Post by: Outsidedog on October 27, 2018, 03:52:48 PM
I highly doubt you'll be disappointed I've driven a few new Ecoboosts and always been extremely impressed and I have a few buddies who tow their trailers and have nothing but good things to say.
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 27, 2018, 09:08:20 PM
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 27, 2018, 09:08:20 PM
My buddy had an Ecoboost F150 and it was great. He would tow his race car on a trailer and average about 22mpg. Was impressive to me.
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Beau on October 28, 2018, 09:06:16 PM
Post by: Beau on October 28, 2018, 09:06:16 PM
I rode in a '17 ecoboosted truck a few days ago..
One word. .
Miles above the old '90s 302 and 351w trucks we used to drive.
It ought to drag around that Cat around like it's 1/64 scale lol.
One word. .
Miles above the old '90s 302 and 351w trucks we used to drive.
It ought to drag around that Cat around like it's 1/64 scale lol.
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: 50RACER on October 28, 2018, 09:48:58 PM
Post by: 50RACER on October 28, 2018, 09:48:58 PM
I bought a 16 f150 with the 5.0 but drove the Ecoboost as well. I would have been happy with either. I felt the performance was about the same. Just ended up with what I did because of price and package. You will be very happy. Mine is a Laredo. Been driving it for 2 years now and still don't know what all the buttons are for. These things have gotten to the point of absurdity with all the electronics and options. Still love it though!
Title: Bringing home a new tow vehicle
Post by: Aerocoupe on November 05, 2018, 05:28:30 PM
Post by: Aerocoupe on November 05, 2018, 05:28:30 PM
I have a 14 ecoboost super crew and they tow very well. The fuel mileage is less than great but I don't drive under 75 mph on the toll ways and interstate so that is what kills it. I will say my father's '18 F150 Super Crew with the Coyote kills my truck in fuel mileage at the same speeds. I will average right around 15 mpg at 80 and at the same speed his truck will average 21 mpg. I know as I drove it over 1600 miles round trip to the Gulf Coast to go fishing and it was just short of amazing. The "Sport" mode was nothing less of just impressive as that Coyote made some serious power.
Got a couple buddies with '16 and newer Ecoboosts with the 2.7 and they really like them. If you keep them under 70 mph they tow great and make respectable fuel mileage.
Got a couple buddies with '16 and newer Ecoboosts with the 2.7 and they really like them. If you keep them under 70 mph they tow great and make respectable fuel mileage.