F150 2.7 towing fifth wheel and side x side. Ecoboost is a great motor.
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- Getting ready to leave on vacation. Truck is a 2016 f150 with a 2.7 ecoboost. Truck, camper, and SxS length is 59 foot long. After the trip back we hit a headwind. The power is great but mpg went down to 6mpg at 60mph. We were over front and rear axle, and 3000lbs over gross.
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I double tow a lot with a diesel, But the reality of a 2.7 gas motor doing this is simply amazing. Great job to Ford and I am a chevy guy.
That truck is 1/100,000.
I tried for 10 months to find a F-150 XLT 4x4 standard cab long bed, never got close to one in any engine configuration. Rare find!
This guys insane!
It's a great motor but I don't want to be anywhere near you on the road, way overloaded.
14,920 was total weight as of last month the ford is gone and replaced with a ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 hemi 6.4. I have taken the Camper and new truck out camping so I would like to compare. The reason I bought the new truck is because of the weight. The 2500 handles the heavyweight much better than the ford. When I look at the power. They both handle the weight equally. In fact I like the way the eco-boost handled the weight. I wish that Ford would have put the eco-boost in the 2500. I’m happy with the ram but, I want the power the low RPM that the eco-boost provided. I very much miss the eco-boost but I am happy with the carrying capacity of the 2500. All in all I miss the ecoboost.
Get a diesel if you want low RPM power.
A diesel is a waste of money for me. I drive my truck as a daily driver. Only use it to tow toys and Camper. Gas mileage empty a gaser is better. Also I don’t pull anywhere heavy enough to need a diesel.
Can't see a gas engine having better MPG with a comparable diesel engine. You're probably talking about a small gas engine. My 1.9L TDI VW gets 55 - 60 mpg and its in the 30's when i beat on it. Diesels are crazy efficient. I say, when you drive diesel you will never want to go back to gas until they build a good electric truck.
Paul Cox Diesel where I am was 2.45 i think. 87 gas is 2.15
You should have just found a used low mileage 2006 ram 2500 with the 5.9 Cummins. Guaranteed to out last and out pull any 3/4 ton truck with a gas motor all day, plus you would get better fuel mileage. It's common knowledge that the old 5.9 Cummins can easily achieve more than 20+ miles per gallon. Plus you would have saved a bunch of money on initial cost. Can easily find one for less than $34k, and it would last you a lifetime if you treat her right and perform regular maintenance.
Holy crap that's the tail wagging the dog right there
I still miss that truck.
What truck did you get?
78ginop I bought a ram 2500. Then I sold both ram and 5th wheel and bought a used rv. I made some videos about the ram. It did good, but that darn 2.7 was a beast.
As long as you are comfortable with how it performs then i say haul as much weight as you want. I have 2.7 and pull a 5th wheel as well, 6500lb loaded, you can feel the weight, put ait bags on mine. I wouldnt personally pull a trailer behind a trailer but thats just me, not even sure its legal in my state. But i do have to say its fun to see just how much you can haul!
I have a 2015 F-150 Ecoboost 2.7 . Oh my god . This is a lot . Wow .
that is crazy lol but awesome to see how powerful this motor is!!!
I think that's asking for trouble.
Any videos of it towing? Awesome motor love my 2.7 2016
The guy in this video is trolling us. No way is he going to pull those 2 trailers.
The give away is when he stated he loaded up the rear of the trailer.
That is an excellent job on trolling.
Well done, sir!
Me? Nope. I really did and the truck did a great job. I traded it for a 3/4 ram. Watch my other videos.
This is just pure insanity on so many levels.
Lol you are nuts but so was i as well i had an 06 4.8 single cab pulled like a champ lol
i drive a tractor trailer for a living no way would i tow with that set up but nice to see someone tring it
That’s what is so amazing. The ecoboost pulled as good or better than my new 3/4 ton ram. I’ve towed a few thousands miles with this weight. Actually I had more weight on the truck before this Camper. I had a livinlite truck Camper first.
articles.latimes.com/2002/nov/22/local/me-saiz22 You do realize that just because your truck can pull something 3k over weight, does not mean you should. If you are 1lb over weight and have an accident, your insurance company can deny your claim in some states. They will already know the tow rating of your truck, they will learn (Or know) the weight of the trailer (Required to have a sticker with the weight ratings on it). They add it up, if they show you are over.......... In California, if you had an accident, and heaven forbid you killed someone, but lets say you did. You may be up on Negligent homicide or reckless endangerment. I would not want those worries.
Michael Copeland. The article said drugs. Bad breaks. Etc. if you are going 1 mph over speed limit you are also breaking the law. My old f150 with 5.7 was listed for that heavy er wait. And it had less power.
That just proves your intelligence level!!
“Load the wagon fuck the mule” I do the same thing
I am impressed by the ability to haul that amount of weight, but for your sake I wouldn't be posting this in public. If you should have an accident while towing so overweight you may be in a world of hurt as far as legal liability goes. Hope it never happens.
Jackie Griswold if he has an accident with this combo he'd be dead so legal work is the least of his problems
3300lb front 3560lbs rear and 8060lbs on the trailers. The power was good. It got 12 mpg at 60mph the 350 miles to the atv park. On the way home we had a head wind and took it up to 65 - 70 mph. On the way back it only got 6.8 mpg. As you can see I was over on all my weights. That did bother me and I could feel the weight in the suspension. At no time did I feel that it was under powered.
Hey I don’t have this truck anymore. I bought a 3/4 ton. The ford did do a great job though.
Just to let everyone know.........jusr cause you can do something doesn't mean you should. Nowadays, they have these 5th wheels with a built garage....making it easier and safer..
That is an overload all day long.
You show the 5th wheel hooked to the F150, but where is the actual towing?
Meanwhile The next owner is wondering why there's finger grooves worn into the steering wheel and shit stains on the seats.
Ok to do it till you get stopped or have an accident. If you have an accident that injures someone get ready to lose everything you have. Would also bet your insurance company will hoist up the middle finger.😊
I went to st joe state park. In Missouri. 300+ miles each way.
Talk about the tail wagging the dog😂. Where's the second part of the video, post accident.
I want the video of you towing in action please
You're a wild man towing that much weight with that truck. Lol
The highways are scary when math and engineering is not respected. Glad you're okay
Bill Vickers I guess, thanks. The only thing to small was the engine, and that did great.
Most the time the reason things aren’t done is cause there never tried
How much weight was it towing all together?
I feel sorry for the guy that bought this trade in. Pulling a load like that really beats the hell out of that truck. Just because it can do it doesn't mean it's good for the truck. The max that truck is suppose to tow is 8500 lbs, and that's only if has the 3.73 rear end.
Daniel Southcomb , 2018 models can now tow up to 9000 with the 3.73 and the payload package. But I agree, this guy is a bit nuts. You have to respect the numbers...
It can be done... but not legally lol
Wow, all nice but you should be charged with truck abuse! I had the (2017) Ford F-150 STX with the supercab with the 2.7 turbo. I liked it so much I got another STX (2020) with more bells & whistles and the new 400 ft/lbs of torque 2.7. Towing all that is no trouble but braking that amount of mass with an aluminum bodied truck is an accident waiting to happen! I could never figure out why anyone would own a 5th wheel camper. You lose the ability to use your truck bed. In your case a standard camper would allow you to ditch the utility trailer and haul the ATV in the truck bed. Be safe!
@Kenneth Walton Not with a load equalizing hitch with a standard trailer.
@Kenneth Walton One that's not a 5th wheel or in other words one that isn't towed by a truck bed kingpin.
Nice !! I just got a 2016 2 .7 Ecoboost . How's she holding up ?
I miss that truck. I pull with a diesel now.
You're if you're busy if you could but you did never stop to think if you should? I have the 3.5 ecoboost, i wouldnt pull all that its too much weight to stop if needed to
Nice machines
You need more truck. More counter weight and stopping power is also helpful. Why not have a toy hauler ?
2.7.......25 psi constant boost on level ground
wtf i did just watch.... He really picked a half ton with the smallest possible engine to do this?? just because u can doesnt mean u should
good truck, wrong application
You do realize if you're in an accident, your insurance company will deny your claim. And god forbid if someone died, you'd be held liable for manslaughter? Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...
Chris Bower I called my insurance when I did tow with this truck. There informed me I was ok to tow as long as my state allowed it. I then called Iowa and they told me I was allowed to tow it also. I did eventually get a bigger truck.
It has the power now but when you are pulling up that hill and the turbo burns out you are screwed!
Mike 2500 if your turbos burn out you badly maintained your vehicle a turbo should handle constant full boost as long as it's being cooled
Mike 2500 that won’t burn turbos out man. Think about that. All diesels have turbos and big rigs. It’s been around forever. No difference putting two turbos on a 6 banger. HP is HP, TQ is TQ.
Don't be hatin cause you drive a under powered smoker😂
What model is your camper?
A old 2010 2.3l ford ranger could pull anything
I don’t think I would tow that load with an F-150 or 1500 that is pushing it. I would tow it with at least an F-250 or 2500.
I really hope you’re joking about towing this? I have an ecoboost and it’s a pulling mofo but this is too much and not safe. The brakes and frame are
Not designed for this. As a law enforcement officer I hope you never wreck because if you hurt someone you’re screwed and insurance will not back you up.
Don't drink the coolaid.. lol
You would have been pulled over in most states. You were way overloaded.....
At least throw some heavy duty springs on there
Any problems?
Well just great you can pull not safely! I've pulled over weight on a reg hitch before yea the truck will do it but plenty of engine's will do it just don't be an ass!
I heard a lot of talk, but no show
This is why i will never buy another used vehicle lol...3000 lbs overweight and i can almost guess when it breaks its all fords fault right? Lol
Kain Tsperm the new owner of the truck has put many more miles on the truck and it’s still going strong. They don’t have a fifth wheel thought. The 2.7 is a wonderful little motor.
Do you not think ahead? A half ton single cab v6 truck towing all that crap. You are asking for disaster, you are not the only driver on the road. At this point you may as well hook that 5th wheel to the roof of a Camry.
Karl Behnke ouch. Tell me how you really feel. Ya if you look at my next post I traded that truck for a 3/4 ram. Still the 2.7 ran like a beast. Still miss that truck. .
What kind of gears did u have ?
I can’t remember. Sorry.
Most likely 3:55
Half ton gooseneck or fifth wheel is just plain stupid. Plus you have a triple trailer in the mix.
Don’t tell me your one of those guys who think only a diesel should tow? lol
Pull tow mirrors on that thing
Yes I had the temporary ones. I think I got them at Walmart.
Just plain stupid and dangerous pulling such a heavy load with such a wimpy truck on the highway even if it is supposedly (tongue in cheek) rated to do so!! Please let me know what part of North America you live in so I can stay far away!!
Seriously ??...you should have the 3.5 , you wouldn't even be allowed to cross the border into Canada with that setup
Northlander ya my buddy has the 3.5. It’s a monster.
So Canadian authorities raise all hoods to see which engine you have before they let you cross the border?
@@bradbain1099 of course not , but he is towing two trailers and the set up looks pretty sketchy and the utility trailer obviously has no brakes or sway control...
@@northlander4370 Your original post gave the impression that if he had the 3.5 he'd be good to go.
@@bradbain1099 maybe but Canada has strict regulations for towing , this not being a commercial truck he might be scrutinized st the border. If he was towing a conventional travel trailer he could put the quad in the bed of the truck instead of towing two trailers at one time.
Yea that’s pushing it my man, I know the 2.7 is a powerful little motor (325 horses and 375 lb ft tq for this 2016 year) it’s quick and tows a load well for its weight & displacement. That engine (plus hopefully the optimum gears in the rear axle for towing) along with the 5th wheel stability will def tow that weight down the road. It’s when you need to stop when your going downhill is when your gonna have an issue. Why do you need to show people it CAN be done? Yea 325 horses and 375 tq is good for a 2.7 v6. I know people like you, trying to get by with the bare minimum. That truck will tow it for the most part, but will it tow it SAFELY on a regular basis. That’s putting a lot of other drivers out there at risk if you lost control of your truck plus that big trailer. Your prob a fan of gas trucks, I know some people who are and they won’t hear a work against them, say they can do anything you need. And I actually agree with them, they can do most anything the average person needs within reason and without pushing limits. But if you want a gas truck why not get the f250 super duty w/ the 6.2 V8? Much bigger, more powerful motor, bigger stronger framed heavier truck, trailer brake system, more suited for 5th wheel towing and most importantly it’s rated to tow well over the weight of all that you got and wouldn’t struggle NEARLY as much to stop or break on a decline or haul up mountain roads. If you are open to other trucks other than fords then the Ram 2500HD w/ the 6.4 Hemi V8 is also an excellent choice. My cousin has one, tows 5th wheel campers heavier than that without problems, along with 30+ foot boats weekly. 410 HP and I think around 430-435 lb tq, powerful gas option. (I’m not as big of a fan of the GMC/Chevy heavy duty gas options as the Ford & Dodge but they’re still much better than what your working with. If you absolutely HAVE to haul with a half ton pickup then why not get the 3.5 ecoboost? It’s top dog in half ton gas towing, or hell even the 5.0 V8 coyote is rated much higher and has much more HP. The 5.7 Hemi in the new 1500 Ram is a beast and the new trailer brake control system and adjustable rear load leveling airbag suspension will ensure you’ll never sag again even with that load. Be careful my man, always better to be over prepared than under...
You can't tow another trailer behind a 5th wheel. The hitch is only rated for bicycles and cargo not trailer pulling.
Nope this 5th wheel has a 3000lb rating. From factory. Some do.
Too much weight, get 250 truck, you will have better experience.
Wow the max towing on that engine with max tow package is 8000 lbs way over yes it will tow it but you are driving illegally for sure you hit anyone for any reason you would be Sued and lose automatically because you’re over a year max towing capacity for your truck
Geoff nm allot of people have said the same thing. I did trade it for a ram 2500. But that little truck did a great job.
YOU NEVER ACTUALLY TOWED IT SOOOOOOOO???
Emanuel Alvarez, I pulled this load down to st. Joe park in Missouri. This was the video before I left. The pull was awesome, the ride was not the best, because I was so overloaded. Watch the other videos, I talk about the towing.
Out of your mind.. And a danger to everyone on the road near you.
No way. It’s all legal. Iowa said so. I wouldn’t have done it if it was illegal.
@@vikenwellman7888 You must know damn nothing about towing if you think that is safe.
@@vikenwellman7888 I didnt mention it was legal.. I said you are out of your mind.. And a danger to those around you.
@@vikenwellman7888 What is the 5th wheel dry weight ? You are over that truck tow capacity.
@@vikenwellman7888 So you are saying in Iowa its legal to tow over the trucks gross combined.. I dont think so.
Pulling a 5th Wheel with a 1/2 ton Truck??? I wouldn't do it not with Semi Floating Axle Bearings you need Full Floating Axle Bearings like what a 3/4 ton gives you. Looks overweight to me and Justin your right any motor will pull its stopping it. High RPM's when climbing this is where the Gas Engine Performs but PPL are scared they are going to blow it up well it won't blow. Sure Diesel PPL always say get a Diesel but let me say that just because it pulls easy up Hills and with Low RPM's doesn't mean it isn't working. Inside them Cylinders it's Working and Working Hard trust me I've pulled lots of Diesel Heads with damaged Pistons and a rare one with a small hole right through the cylinder letting coolant in right along with blown Head Gaskets. Maintenance on Diesel VS Gas i picked a Gas Hemi due to the fact that they now have After Treatment Exhaust. Trying to save mileage per gallon sure on Diesels but when that DPF Filter plugs guess what your $$$ saved on fuel is down the drain..Just my Opinion "Don't Pull a 5th Wheel with 1/2 ton Semi Floating Axle bearings"!!!
That seems dangerous ur asking for trouble
You can do a lot of things, this is a big no no....
what is your truck's tow rating?
Marko Tesla the 2.7 is only around 7500lbs. This is absurdly overloaded.
Way to much dude. Two trips
Your dangerous
Ken Mackay hey that’s what my wife says. I did trade it for a 3/4 ram. lol.