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Took the OB's advice on trucks pulling boats!!!
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:11 pm
I posted a few weeks ago about pulling a decent size performance boat with my Toyota Tacoma TRD and decided to buy a new truck. Went with a 2011 F-150 ecoboost crew cab. I let meauxjeaux2 drive it last night and he was impressed with the power and torque. XLT package was removed and replaced with all leather and radio was removed and replaced with Pioneer Touch Screen with backup camera. Here is a quote from Car and Driver.
"Acceleration is almost diesel-like in its relentlessness, and the truck has more than enough in reserve for passing maneuvers, even with a trailer behind. Capable of tugging 11,300 pounds or carrying 3060 in the bed—both best in the segment—the F-150 EcoBoost managed Ford’s trailers with ease, chugging along smoothly in top gear on uphill highway sections."
"Acceleration is almost diesel-like in its relentlessness, and the truck has more than enough in reserve for passing maneuvers, even with a trailer behind. Capable of tugging 11,300 pounds or carrying 3060 in the bed—both best in the segment—the F-150 EcoBoost managed Ford’s trailers with ease, chugging along smoothly in top gear on uphill highway sections."
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Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:18 pm to michaelb1100
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Acceleration is almost diesel-like in its relentlessness
That is why I own a diesel. Hell I forget I even have stuff behind me sometimes.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:19 pm to michaelb1100
damn stop sign and then double post. 
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Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:28 pm to michaelb1100
Congrats. I'm starting to think a Ford will be my next truck purchase.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:40 pm to michaelb1100
Friday will be my first time pulling a boat with my ecoboost. Its a 22' Bay Stealth and we're running from BR to Venice. Hoping it pulls like a champ
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:51 pm to Bleeding purple
I pull my bass boat with my frontier...it will not go past 60mph and is slow to get moving. I pull my dads bay boat with his truck, and it doesn't even know its there. Diesel's are a boss.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:53 pm to michaelb1100
my dad has the 4.6 with a 3.55 rear. pulls up 21 foot xpress fine.
my grandpa has the new 5.0 with a 3.55 and pulls great. makes 18-22 without a trailer. Don't think i'd pay for the eco boost after driving the 5.0
my grandpa has the new 5.0 with a 3.55 and pulls great. makes 18-22 without a trailer. Don't think i'd pay for the eco boost after driving the 5.0
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:58 pm to michaelb1100
Congrats on the new truck!
Posted on 6/27/12 at 12:59 pm to michaelb1100
That pic is a Super Cab. Did you get a Crew Cab or Super Cab?
One of my coworkers has an FX4 with the Ecoboost and he can spin all 4 tires. That little V6 on steroids kicks arse!
One of my coworkers has an FX4 with the Ecoboost and he can spin all 4 tires. That little V6 on steroids kicks arse!
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:00 pm to michaelb1100
Keep us posted on how it pulls. I've had my eye on those.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:00 pm to Bleeding purple
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That is why I own a diesel. Hell I forget I even have stuff behind me sometimes.
I'm spoiled by mine. If I can't run 75+ while towing something AND it must down shift on overpasses then I don't want it.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:20 pm to jimbeam
quote:$750 upgrade on a new vehicle .
Don't think i'd pay for the eco boost after driving the 5.0
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:21 pm to meauxjeaux2
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$750 upgrade on a new vehicle
What's the fuel economy on one of those things?
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:29 pm to michaelb1100
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I let meauxjeaux2 drive it last night and he was impressed with the power and torque
it was ,ok
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:35 pm to meauxjeaux2
If you set the bar low, it's easy to exceed expectations.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 1:36 pm to CajunFootball
i know my grandpas 5.0 makes just as good or better than the v6. I think on the highway, for whatever reason, it makes slightly better. not bashing, but to each his own 
Posted on 6/27/12 at 2:38 pm to jimbeam
Havent pulled with my new 5.0 yet but I'm getting 17.5 mixed city/highway. Took it on a trip and got 22 at 60mph on open highway. I'm anxious to trailer a decent load.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 2:42 pm to YOURADHERE
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If I can't run 75+ while towing something
I wouldn't recommend that with any truck as trailer tires are only speed rated to 65mph. Having said that i get passed all the time by trucks pulling campers that fast. I usually tow around 60-64 mph max. To the OP. Congrats on the truck it really is amazing what the payloads on half tons are these days.
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Posted on 6/27/12 at 3:51 pm to michaelb1100
You made a good decision
Posted on 6/27/12 at 4:12 pm to rustyjohnson
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Havent pulled with my new 5.0 yet but I'm getting 17.5 mixed city/highway.
My mpg has been around 13 for the past few months, but I'm not the best driver
I went with the 5.0, but I've always liked raw power over a tuned up smaller engine. You won't hear me hate on the Eco though.
This post was edited on 6/27/12 at 4:14 pm
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