In this video I will discuss our first RV towing experience with the new F-150 Powerboost Hybrid. I will also discuss an issue with the 7-Pin connector.
if it were me I'd open the camper 7 pin and make sure all the wires are tight, and buy a can of contact spray cleaner to hve in the tool box, open that connector before gooping it up with the electric grease,
I wouldn’t use contact cleaner. Some chemicals they use can break down the plastic and it’ll break apart. I’m speaking from experience, not just guessing!
I also have a 2021 f150 platinum powerboost and have towed a boat in tow haul mode and mine shifted up to 10th gear i think it depends on your load pulled
Just got the F150 PB last week and tow an RV. Moving from Echo Bluetooth Brake Controller on my previous tow vehicle to integrated with the F150. It was easy to see the brakes working on the Echo via app on my phone. How do you know the brakes are not working? I can bring up the Towing Status and when I press the brake, I see the gain indicator bar move and assumed that was validating brakes working. Just making sure I'm not missing something.
Hi John, the tongue weight is probably around 800-900lbs. It is a lot of trailer just from the physical size alone. It's like driving a sailboat down the road. The ProPride Hitch makes a world of difference.
@@notallwhowanderarelost2024 So that only leaves you about 500 lbs cargo capacity in the truck including passengers, gear and holding tanks? Wow.........
I have the same problem with the brake controller on my 2015 F150. A number of forum discussions on this topic. Based on information from one of the forums I am going to add a load resistor to the trailer brake wiring. Apparently it helps the Ford TBC pick up to signal better.
It’s those connectors they use on your wiring to the brakes. I never had brakes until I took all the connectors they used off and soldered all the wires together, then put dielectric grease on it and wrapped with water tight sealant and zip tied up. Got good braking at 5.5 gain.
What trim level and how close were you on payload capacity? I’ve been looking at platinum f150 powerboost models and the payload is only 1300 pounds. I would have to bring my family in a separate car…
We have an XLT Powerboost with 6.5' bed. Our payload is 1613, the tongue weight of our RV is no more than 900lbs, so that leaves us 713 pounds for people and bed space. So I try to go easy on payload, but really I feel comfortable where we are at especially with the propride hitch.
I have the king ranch powerboost and that’s the problem I’m running into. With my camper loaded even though I don’t bring anything more than clothes for work and my tanks being drained. If I have a full tank of gas and I get in the truck the onboard scale says I’m over payload limit. When I get out the truck it goes back to green. The only thing I can think of is to get airbags and just barley load them up. My truck still sits perfectly level with WD hitch.
Ah yes, the Lake Ontario State Parkway. I remember tearing up and down there 15+ years ago as a young driver trying to avoid the NYSP. Is it still really rough out past Hamlin Beach?
Ha I remember people used to race on the parkway after leaving Charlotte Beach. Yeah it's pretty torn up between lakeside state park and Hamlin Beach state park.
My new 2021 sways to bad. I have 2019 before with 3.5 ecoboost and wasn't any issue but with this I'm scared to drive it sways side to side really badly and I have the swaybars for towing
@@danv3517 check your hitch rating sticker on reciever. And if you have a factory brake controller. Locking diff rear end hitch capacity and brake controller are what tell you if it's max tow for its configuration.
They told me to turn the electronic sway control off when you have the WD hitch on. I guess they fight each other. Also there should be somewhere in the hitch where you can tighten the sway control up and make it stiffer. My is an Allen key in the middle and knob
I tow a 32’ Connect camper with my 2021 F150PB, and I also average 10mpg. I have a front leveling kit and rear airbag suspension. It tows well - real smooth.
@@kenk1871 What brand of airbags did you go with? I'm thinking about getting the powerboost as well but was told with the battery pack airbags may not fit? Thanks for any recommendations.
When you mentioned “I have more torque for being hybrid” you wrong about it, the electric system in towing mode don’t work is deactivated, so basically you have the same torque as a regular 3.5 power boost but with the extra weight of the battery and generator.
Hi Oscar, the F150 Hybrid has the electric motor integrated in the transmission, so even when it is not in electric only mode the electric motor is working in tandem with the ICE.
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Take the cargo capacity and subtract it from the GVWR and that will give you the dry weight of the camper.
if it were me I'd open the camper 7 pin and make sure all the wires are tight, and buy a can of contact spray cleaner to hve in the tool box, open that connector before gooping it up with the electric grease,
I wouldn’t use contact cleaner. Some chemicals they use can break down the plastic and it’ll break apart. I’m speaking from experience, not just guessing!
I have the same vehicle you should submit a notice to NHTSA also did you get the brake issue solved?
I also have a 2021 f150 platinum powerboost and have towed a boat in tow haul mode and mine shifted up to 10th gear i think it depends on your load pulled
Just got the F150 PB last week and tow an RV. Moving from Echo Bluetooth Brake Controller on my previous tow vehicle to integrated with the F150. It was easy to see the brakes working on the Echo via app on my phone. How do you know the brakes are not working? I can bring up the Towing Status and when I press the brake, I see the gain indicator bar move and assumed that was validating brakes working. Just making sure I'm not missing something.
What’s the hitch weight of the trailer? What’s the cargo capacity of the the Powerboost. That’s looks like a lot of trailer for the f150.
Hi John, the tongue weight is probably around 800-900lbs. It is a lot of trailer just from the physical size alone. It's like driving a sailboat down the road. The ProPride Hitch makes a world of difference.
@@notallwhowanderarelost2024 So that only leaves you about 500 lbs cargo capacity in the truck including passengers, gear and holding tanks? Wow.........
@@cwqrpportable put it all in the trailer😊😂
The dog only weighs 9lbs, so we're good 😊
I have the same problem with the brake controller on my 2015 F150. A number of forum discussions on this topic. Based on information from one of the forums I am going to add a load resistor to the trailer brake wiring. Apparently it helps the Ford TBC pick up to signal better.
Thanks Rodney, I am going to clean the contacts, and make sure they are tight enough. If that doesn't work I may try the resistor option.
Yo... im no truck expert, but aren't you supposed to wait like 5000 or 10000 miles before you tow with well.... anything
Most trucks say 500 miles. Some vehicles say 1000. But a good point to bring up for awareness.
@@notallwhowanderarelost2024 yeah I honestly didn't know. I've never owned a new vehicle. But I've heard stuff I guess
It’s those connectors they use on your wiring to the brakes. I never had brakes until I took all the connectors they used off and soldered all the wires together, then put dielectric grease on it and wrapped with water tight sealant and zip tied up. Got good braking at 5.5 gain.
could you explain this abit more. i'm about to pull the trigger on one that will be used to pull a 9k# trailer
What trim level and how close were you on payload capacity? I’ve been looking at platinum f150 powerboost models and the payload is only 1300 pounds. I would have to bring my family in a separate car…
We have an XLT Powerboost with 6.5' bed. Our payload is 1613, the tongue weight of our RV is no more than 900lbs, so that leaves us 713 pounds for people and bed space. So I try to go easy on payload, but really I feel comfortable where we are at especially with the propride hitch.
I have the king ranch powerboost and that’s the problem I’m running into. With my camper loaded even though I don’t bring anything more than clothes for work and my tanks being drained. If I have a full tank of gas and I get in the truck the onboard scale says I’m over payload limit. When I get out the truck it goes back to green. The only thing I can think of is to get airbags and just barley load them up. My truck still sits perfectly level with WD hitch.
Where are the links?
what MPG do u get with this truck+trailer combination? Is it 10MPG consistently?
Yeah it's usually 10MPG, sometimes 11 when towing our approximately 8,000lb 29' trailer.
@@notallwhowanderarelost2024 thank you so much for your response!
Ah yes, the Lake Ontario State Parkway. I remember tearing up and down there 15+ years ago as a young driver trying to avoid the NYSP.
Is it still really rough out past Hamlin Beach?
Ha I remember people used to race on the parkway after leaving Charlotte Beach.
Yeah it's pretty torn up between lakeside state park and Hamlin Beach state park.
My new 2021 sways to bad. I have 2019 before with 3.5 ecoboost and wasn't any issue but with this I'm scared to drive it sways side to side really badly and I have the swaybars for towing
Sorry to hear that Dan. Did you get the max towing package? The suspension is different with that option compared to not having it.
@@notallwhowanderarelost2024 thanks for answering. How that I know if I have that on my truck?
I think the easiest way to tell is to check the rear leaf springs. If you have three leaves then you should have it.
@@danv3517 check your hitch rating sticker on reciever. And if you have a factory brake controller. Locking diff rear end hitch capacity and brake controller are what tell you if it's max tow for its configuration.
They told me to turn the electronic sway control off when you have the WD hitch on. I guess they fight each other. Also there should be somewhere in the hitch where you can tighten the sway control up and make it stiffer. My is an Allen key in the middle and knob
I tow a 32’ Connect camper with my 2021 F150PB, and I also average 10mpg. I have a front leveling kit and rear airbag suspension. It tows well - real smooth.
Thanks Ken! I am thinking of putting in at least rear air bags this spring
You’re welcome. Air bags made a world of difference.
@@kenk1871 What brand of airbags did you go with? I'm thinking about getting the powerboost as well but was told with the battery pack airbags may not fit? Thanks for any recommendations.
I have a 23' Powerboost, and I am looking for air ride bags, but nothing is truly available. Does anyone have recommendations??
Do you have the onboard scales? And is it 4 wheel drive?
hitch weight of the trailer and truck payload?
When you mentioned “I have more torque for being hybrid” you wrong about it, the electric system in towing mode don’t work is deactivated, so basically you have the same torque as a regular 3.5 power boost but with the extra weight of the battery and generator.
Hi Oscar, the F150 Hybrid has the electric motor integrated in the transmission, so even when it is not in electric only mode the electric motor is working in tandem with the ICE.
That is correct the electric drive only mode is disabled in tow haul mode but the electric motor is still working with engine.
Man just tell us how it towed do not care about your rv