2.7 LITER ECOBOOST FIRST CAMPER TOW OVER THE BIGHORN MOUNTAINS
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- I bought a Ford F-150 last year and this was the first time that I towed the camper. We towed it to Buffalo Bill Cody State Park near Cody Wyoming and Yellowstone. The pickup has a 2.7 liter, V6, Ecoboost.
#ecoboost #ford #gorving
Clearly a solid engine. I happen to have the Powerboost 3.5 that I tow with, but I would have no issue at all to tow with that 2.7 Ecoboost. Very capable power plant.
safe travels....
The 2.7 pulls like a beast.
I towed a 3,000 lb travel trailer last week for the first time , and I kept feeling a hesitation. But once I unhook the trailer hesitation was gone. I'm not sure if it's the electric trailer brake or what. Do you have any suggestions? I have a 2018 F-150 xlt4 X2 supercab. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks
@@SemperFi042 try pulling it for a short time with out the elecrical plugged in. Then you will know if it's the electrical brakes. The 2.7 should pull that weight with zero issues. I pulled 6,500 all the time through the Colorado mountains.
So does my ex
@@SemperFi042 ya I'm sure it's not the truck. My boat weighs 3500 and I hardly know its there behind my '19 f150 EB 2.7L. Hope you got er figured out 👍
Problem with 2.7 is low payload capacity
Great video thanks for sharing I love that little Engine.
I have a 2020 f150 2.7L as well. We just purchased a trailer and can’t wait to get it out!
I had never been out West, decided for my last company meeting I’d drive the 1,600 miles to my last company meeting in Salt-lake City Utah, loved the trip, I had never ever seen anything like Nebraska Wyoming and Utah, in Wyoming the climbs went on for ever and the wind never stopped, but it is truly beautiful a true treasure to behold. My 2.7 Ecoboost gets about 14mpg pulling our camper here in West Virginia 3,750 lb. Rpod I’m going to guess around 4,500 lb. loaded, but after going out west I can see how your getting around 7 mpg, it’s hard to believe the elevation changes and the wind to us easterners and I wouldn’t have understood till I went out there. If the 2.7 does a good job for you, I can’t imagine anyone demanding more. Thank for a Great Video!
Thank you for showing us
Thanks for posting
Pulling 6k+ lbs 55mph at 10k ft is impressive, especially at 3.5k rpm. Nice quick video
Thanks for posting--the more info on weights, etc. the better. Best wishes for good travels!
I agreed! I'm wanting to know if it has 3.55 or 3.73 gears as well.
Trucks and turbos go together like peanut butter and jelly. I just got a used 2018 2.7L STX 4wd. It has impressed me to no end.
In eco mode it can get 23 mpg in the city because it all but cuts the turbos off. In normal mode, it's quicker than my mustang and I'm totally not kidding. In tow/haul mode its a pure work horse. I haven't bothered with sport mode. After all it's a truck. I traded my 2006 F150 that I drove for 15 years, and I and more than satisfied with this new rig. I don't think I'll ever own another v8 F150 as long as they continue to make these twin turbo engines.
@The Glamourous One Any full sized truck similarly spec'd could have done that.
@@rdsii64 But with the same ease? I have a 2016 xlt 4 wheel drive 2.7 Ecoboost and it is fast . I have to lug it in traffic taking off from the light so I don't rear end the vehicle in front of me. They say off the line it is the quickest of all the f series engines.
@@thomasgallegos2832 I have a 2018 STX 4x4 supercrew with the gen2 2.7L. Yes we have to learn to drive very lightfooted with these torque monsters in the city. Yes it's a well known fact that from 0 to 60 the 2.7L ecoboost is the quickest truck motor Ford makes. It's also quicker to 60 than Ram's 5.7L hemi, the GM 5.3L, and dead even with the GM 6.2L. The best part is it gets better fuel mileage than all of them.
You'll wish to had the V8 back when you have to replace those turbos $$$$.$$... Trade it when the factory warranty runs out!
@captseamus
Here we go again with those turbos going out again. There is no history of them failing. But I’m sure that you heard that from your thirds cousins boyfriends mothers gardener.
But the five oh has a bad history of consuming large amounts of oil and having noises emanating from the engine. So sell it way before the warranty runs out on that engine
im from sheridan wyoming!! the bighorns are 25 min form my house!!! ive drove up those mountains my whole life!!!!!!!
Super fantastic and great Drive 💖
I have subbed you. Greetings from Rochester, NY
Thank you, you answered some questions I had about towing with the 2.7l.
@@TheAdventuresOfShaun
Why would anyone opt for that powertrain (2.7L) with the unnecessary added weight (crew cab/4x4) ? I mean, one should go for the extended cab version as it’s a lot lighter than a crew cab variant. For your setup, you should’ve opted for the 3.5L EB or the 5.0L V8. Hell, I would’ve bought a F250 crew cab 4x4 with the 6.2L V8 for a tandem axle travel trailer. Great informative video!
@@travelinman482 There's plenty of reason to go with the 2.7. It may be rated to tow less than the 3.5 but it still pulls plenty. If you're not towing often then you might as well benefit from the slightly better fuel economy and save on the sticker price. I've owned the 3.5 before but I'm very much considering the 2.7 for this reason.
We just did an RV road trip 3,000 miles over the Rocky Mountains, we are amazed that your V6 can pull a large trailer with ease. Looks fantastic thanks for sharing.
This Is Our Retirement that’s the 400 foot pounds of torque at 2700 rpms.👍🏻. Those EcoBoosts ar about the only real gasoline engines actually tuned for truck use.
You got the big gas tank. I love my 2.7, but I hate hate hate the 23 gallon tank.
So your truck towing package didn't come with the fancy self extending mirrors for when you're hooked up? I have to use similar 'clip on' mirrors.
hey shaun have you had any problems with the truck since you had it? I just bought a used one from whites energy motors was curious how they hold up.
We have a 2020 Ford F-150, 2.7 liter EcoBoost, 10-speed trans, 3.55 electronic locking axle, 2WD, CrewCab, 145” WB, pulling an 2023 Airstream International 23FB with a Equalizer WD Hitch. We average 11.8 mpg. We recently drove over Fancy Gap on I-77 with plenty of power / torque to spare.
What is your trailer weight? I’m looking to get a camper and not sure what size to go with. How closely do you look at the gvwr?
I'm planning on ordering a new F-150 Supercab FX4 with the 2.7 later this year. I think it's the perfect engine with the 3.73 gears for a daily driver that doubles as a travel/camping rig. It's super efficient while still having plenty of power/torque for hauling loads. Best of both worlds. I'll be putting a slide-in popup camper on it, might even leave it on full time if it's light enough not to kill fuel economy too much.
Did you end up getting that truck? Curious what kinda gas mileage you get with the 4.73 gears.
@@curtis1951 I did not. By the time I was ready to order it, Ford had gotten stupid with their pricing, so I walked. I'm glad it didn't work out because I realized that configuration wouldn't have quite enough payload capacity for the campers I'm looking at.
Now I'm considering a base F250 STX which won't be much more than that F150. I'm not in a hurry, so I can wait until prices fall some, and they definitely will as interest rates keep climbing.
Hey Shaun, I was wondering if your truck has the integrated trailer brake and if/how often you used it on this trip! I have the same truck but without the trailer brake. Thanks!
Nice video. What mirrors do you have on the truck.
@The adventures of Shaun - Great video, thanks! I have the 3.5 EB and yes these engines are sometimes scary unbelievable genius! I have a question about going down hill, I pull a 5500 dry weight toy hauler and with the quads and stuff 6900 I have not been down a steep grade with the tow haul, what is your opinion on the down hill side of your trip? Just wondering how the tow haul mode did and if you had the cruise control on or if you free rode down and braked a little here and there.
Thanks.
I have the same 2.7 engine and if there’s one thing I don’t like about it I would have to say it’s the downhill engine breaking. I pull about 5500lbs and when going downhill I just don’t feel all that confident. The RPMs just don’t seem to hold me back on the steeper grades. Going up hill has never been a problem. I think the 5.0L would be much better when engine breaking.
I have a F150/10sp/3.55 rears. Tow mode works great in the Black Hills.
@@LuisMartinez-ft9or but the 5.0 would have a much tougher time going up that mountain
Hi Shaun! Nice video! I have a 16 2.7 EB with the 3.73 axle, I’m curios to know what is your payload! Payload is usually together with the tire pressure tag on the driver side column. Thanks again.
The Adventures Of Shaun , ok thanks, but on that tag that has your tires size it has a section that says “ the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed” I’m really curious because we have the same vehicle and camper size and weight. And also will have 5 people in the vehicle.
@@eddienazareth im assume hes cutting it super close or is over in one category
I have the same truck and mine is 1621
At a dry weight of 5580lbs plus full water tank and 5 passengers you are at the limit of what you could pull with that 2.7 rated at 7500lbs. I'm very happy to see it can do the job because I have a 2017 2.7 and I'm gonna be pulling a camper for the first time this year but it only weighs in at 3200lbs, and won't be filling the water tank. With the weight your pulling you probably should have gone with the 3.5 EcoBoost rated at 10,500 lbs towing to be safer. Nice video .
The "safer" aspect really is not the case with jumping to a 3.5. Whether you have a 2.7 or 3.5 you are still limited by it being a 1/2 ton truck. A 3.5 with an advertised capacity of 10,700 (3.31) could get you in trouble in the mountain west. The downhill & control really is the determinate. Mr Truck (on youtube) did a nice comparison of the 3.5 F150 and Titan XD (a 1/2 ton+) climbing and descending the 1-70 Eisenhower Pass, he makes a few important comments.
When it comes to mountain driving, I would not touch capacity (under 85% is preferred). We have a 2018 2.7 (same trim as video), with 3.55 axle (7600 LBS capacity), so to be able to haul close to 7000 LBS in the mountains and get 22-23 mpg non-hauling/75 mph on the interstate is great versatility.
Yea that’s anywhere from 600-800 tongue weight. My truck with the Same motor has a 1621 payload leaving him 1000-800 lbs for 5 passengers and gear. Doable but it’s pretty much the limit. I’m looking to upgrade our tt to gvw of 6500 with the intention of upgrading my truck when the wife’s 4 runner is paid off. 2.7 does tow amazing but when the trailer outweighs the truck it gets sketchy...
@sniper
It’s rated for that payload and trailer weight, nothing sketchy about it
Great video! What WDH are you using and have you heard of the Roadmaster Rear Active Suspension? I put the Roadmaster on my truck and it helped a lot. I have a F150 2017 5.0 3.55 FX4, my TT is 6.4k lbs and 29ft living. Very glad to see and your truck preformed very well. I cant wait to hit the mountains in my setup. Happy and safe travels my friend.
How long was your trailer?
What kind of RPMs is it running on those hills with a load? Just curious.
@@TheAdventuresOfShaun tach showed much less.
Thanks for the video and providing the trailer weight! Did you have the 'tow package' or 'max tow package' or 'max payload' on your truck? also what's your truck payload rating? I'm looking at a very similar setup and there are very few videos that provide as much info! thanks!
No max towing on the 2.7. My 2021 with 2.7 feted for 8k lbs towing
What model Grey Wolf travel trailer are you pulling? It looks similar to one I’m looking to purchase. I also have the 2.7l EB with 3.55 rear end.
What gear ratio does your truck have
Which tires? SL or E rated?
@1:04 your dash shows 633 miles to empty is that regularly what you get one a full tank of gas?
Holy shit
On the highway i dont leave it in tow mode i leave it in normal so i can get to use 10th gear get a few more mpg, i dont see a difference between the two on the highway towing wise unless i see a downhill coming ill switch it on quick for the engine brake. Off the highway ill use tow mode helps more it seems to me
How much does that trailer weigh?
How much weight the trailer thanks
What if the truck didn’t come with the tow hitch?
Great video I have the same truck and engine. Just trying to decide if I purchased a camper with a total weight of 7550 and I'm in Colorado if I'd have any issues.
I personally think that would be a lot of you're pulling in the mountains. 3.5 may be a better choice. This is only my opinion... Good luck 👍
So what kind of fuel economy do you get not pulling a trailer, std driving?
What is your guessed-amated weight of the Trailer loaded and Payload?
I’m looking at a new 2.7, but I’m might be stuck with the 3.5 because I want the 6.5 box.
Hi i got a f150 2020 2.7 ecoboost I got a catalina rvt 8000lb I went to the Poconos froom lebanon pa and mine took one tank of fuel each way it pull the trailer but I fell like is not enough power I used to have the 3.5 and I change for the newer one the fuel goes fast
You should have got the 411 gears.
How heavy is the camper?
Very nice. Do you have the towing package? Or anything special for towing? I purchased the 2016 2.7 Ecoboost and love it. We plan to get a trailer in a few months so I am doing some research now. Any recommendations?
@@TheAdventuresOfShaun thank you!
I've been looking at trailers literally for years. I've had the money but not the time until now. I chose Rockwood Mini Lite (twin is Flagstaff Micro Lite). Be glad to share the reasons with you if you'd like.
@@RBDinNC I would be curious to know what you ended up purchasing. I have the same truck and engine and I have my eyes on a camper that has a gross weight 7550 and wondering if I'd have issues here in Colorado. Thanks
@@downstream5887 that’s what I’m looking at right now. We have a 7700lbs camper and I’ve been worried about pulling it with my 2.7. I’ll be finding out in the next few weeks how well it holds up. I’ll have to check back here with you guys after I pull it for the first time
@@Vatrah, well, how did the Babyboost do? I absolutely LOVE my 2.7, and I don't even have the Max Tow package.
Hey Shaun. I'm looking to replace my 2001 F-150 as I'm looking to tow a 5300 lb boat on a 1500 lb trailer. Can you reply back with more specifics on yours - like is it 4x4 or 4x2, do you have the locking differential, what is the rear axle size? Do you have the ability to view the hook-up to the trailer via rear camera? I had a 2.7L ecoboost as a loaner recently and loved the pairing with the 10 speed transmission. I've been considering a V8 coyote or 3.5L ecoboost but had the 3.5L on loaner for a day and it didn't seem to have any pep to it. Thanks for sharing!
Bill, I went from a 2001 XLT SCrew 4x4 5.4 Triton 3.55 LS to a 2016 KR SCrew 4x4 3.5 EB 3.55 w/locker. The test drive did it for me. The old V8 can't hold a candle to the new TT V6's. Torque at lower RPM's makes these trucks pull really hard. In the Arizona desert the rear locker works great for me, no complaints. You won't regret the upgrade.
@@grantsdad98 Thanks for the vote of confidence. I started watching some videos today around issues with the ecoboost and have some concerns around the longevity of an engine that is always under stress by design whereas the V8 has a great history behind it. So tonight I went to the local Ford dealer and test drove the V8 and the truck felt very powerful and solid - it felt like there was a little uncertainty between the engine and the 10 speed tranny when getting on the highway but mostly fine otherwise. Am i overthinking this? This truck would run about $50K and I would prefer this to be my last truck as I can't imagine how expensive these vehicles might be 10 years from now.
Bill Fleming FYI the Coyote V8 in the Ford dates back to 2011. It’s primary design is for the Mustang , it’s great empty but lacks torque when towing heavy. The 10 speed in the newer trucks makes that less of an issue but it still can’t hold a candle to either ecoboost towing. The 3.5 ecoboost dates back to 2011 as well so there’s no longevity advantage to the V8 since the coyote shares zero with the old 302 Windsor . Do some research as the least reliable engine now is the V8 , Ford is having issues with the Gen3 version that came out on 2018. The 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboost are both solid engines . The 2.7 is working a lot harder in stock form but it’s built to handle it . If all you want is a truck to last along time engine wise go buy a GM with a 5.3 they will last forever and a day. I couldn’t do it I hated the truck even though the engines are solid . I bought the 2017 3.5 ecoboost and hav no regrets .
@@JohnDiMartino That's great info John. I do love the way the 2.7EB feels with the 10 speed tranny - did you test drive the 2.7 EB as well? I wonder if the 3.5 EB feels as good as the 2.7. I also heard some folks saying EB engine repairs are more costly than the V8.
Bill Fleming yes I drove a 2.7 as well. I would have bought the 2.7 but the way Ford packages these trucks if you want a capable half ton you have to get a 3.5 or 5.0. The payload and towing packages for the 2.7 just don’t cut it for me. I was also looking at leftovers and the 2.7s had the 6 speed in 2017 as did the 5.0. After driving them all it was obvious that the 3.5 was the best for me when you consider the towing and payload numbers , also loved the 10 speed trans. My truck is 10700 towing , 1810lbs payload . Best 2017 crew cab 4x4 2.7 I found was 7700 towing and 1300 payload...The 2.7 felt the peppiest but the 3.5 feels like a monster torque wise you can feel the raw torque of the 3.5 none of the others even came close .
Trailer weight ?
I would ove me some ford f150 or Raptor :)
Pretty awesome a v6 can pull like that. I only wonder why the fuel mileage drops so much with a load on it I loose about 6 mpg towing 8000 pounds with my 3/4 ton
because it's a tiny motor being worked really hard.
@joe sears,
No engine gets good mpg while towing.
And you can’t compare your mpg with the video, unless you are towing up the same road and conditions. He did say it was very windy, that has a lot to do with the mpg
@kona
Kinda like your brain eh?
Its because the engine is in the boost while towing. More boost = more fuel. I have a 2.7 and average 26 mph hwy. As soon as it needs to make power to move anything its 6-11 MPG mpg.
@@kona6451 Its because the engine is making boost with the twin turbos. Not working really hard. Mine will pull 6000 Lbs at 3500 RPM all day long
Am considering this same truck .What year is yours ? Also I am a banjo player and was wondering what the name of this band playing on this video ?
This truck is a 2018. I don't remember the band name. It was free music from TH-cam.
Does yours come with trailer brake? Or is it integrated into the brake pedal?
@@TheAdventuresOfShaun so you dont have the two knobs that you squee? I have a 19 stx4x4 max tow package with the trailer backup assist
@@TheAdventuresOfShaun oh ok yeah i do t have the “ford” trailer brake kit. Might consider get it it from parts
Do you have the 36 gallon tank?
@@TheAdventuresOfShaun nice, what's your tank mileage with it
Did you put your truck in 4H mode or leave it in 2H
Why would you tow on a dry road with 4x4 on? 2wd drive would be all you ever need. Even towing on a wet road there is no need for 4x4 being on
Hi.. Thanks for the feedback. I've been looking at the STX model with the 2.7L ecoboost engine and I am skeptical about its towing capabilities. What are your impressions? Would you have chosen the 5.0L or the 3.7L instead? Thanks.
Thank you...
5.0 isn't great for towing. No turbos means you have to climb to 5K+RPM to access peak torque. With EB it available almost instantly. And the 2.7 actually has more useable torque for wider range of RPM, moreso than the 3.5 because of block material and that water-cooled exexhaust manifold allows it to take extraordinary abuse on a regular basis and not overheat. I heard it can beat both 5.0 and 3.5 EB but takes a bit on towing capacity.
TFL did a test with a near max load and the 2.7 easily went up the IKE. It can probably haul more than what regs allow but whatever...
I have a 2019 f150 4x4 with the 2.7l, and load range E tires and tow my compact backhoe/trailer @10k lbs and no issues. The truck has the 10spd transmission and trailer brake controller. I don't use the towing mode, I use sport and turn off 8,9,10th gear. You dont want to tow in an overdriven gear. Towing 10k on a flat deck is completely different than a camper. I would not tow a camper that weighs more than 8k lbs with an f150 no matter what the specs say. Its very dangerous when your camper is a sail in the wind and you'll find yourself using the trailer brakes to control the sway when you are up that heavy.
I have a 2020 F150/V8 5.0/10sp/3.55/4×4/Crewcab/Trailer Pkg/ Brake Control. I tow a 33ft AOL toy hauler in Tow Mode @ 65mph on the Interstates. I let the Tow Mode handle the shifting and down hill braking automatically like it's designed for. I don't lock out any gears. Tow mode handles the RPMs. Its programmed to handle the truck to prevent overloading and unloading the engine and tranny... 4000 miles towing average 9.3mpg including black hills. The V8 has the cubic inch to pull it. I DON'T LIKE TURBOS!!
@captain Seamus
Too bad you had to settle with the five oh. A 3.5 would handle it much better and wouldn’t have the need to run at 4000 rpm’s or higher like the five oh has to make power
Turbo will also beat non-turbos at higher elevations.. and why figher planes used superchargers akin to turbo. Thin air needs a blower plain and simple.
I didn't see 3.73 in a F150 lineup. Its offered on a F250
@captain Seamus
It’s available, look closer
I don't know what that converts to L/100kms, but it sounds like A LOT! LOL
7.7 mpg converts to 30.55 L/100 kms. It is a lot but mountain driving kills fuel economy , he doesn't drive that way everyday he's vacationing with his family pulling a heavy camper with full water tank and the whole family. He's pretty maxed out with the 2.7 . I have one too and max towing is 7500lbs.
@semiretired
And getting 7.7 mpg is just going UP the mountain, I’m sure that he gets much better mpg’s going down the other side 😀
I have a 2018 2.7, supercrew with 3.55 gear, 7700lb max towing and towing about 7000 lb here in the Midwest I get around 10 mpg.
And unladen I get an avg of 19.5 city and 24.5 highway if you stay out of the turbos
Did you have any issues with truck pulling you on the road ?(bad sway pulling you to side)I have a 2018 2.7EB pulling 26ft rv with eaz-lift recurve 3 weight distribution hitch with built in sway control, adjusted hitch but can’t seem to adjust rite still swaying and pulling, is this normal? Do you have air bags on your truck a friend of mine told me to put air bags on truck that it will help with that issue...
Danny, I had the same issue with my 2018 EB pulling our 23.5’ camper trailer. My local mechanic, which is also a race car driver, pulls his race car every weekend for years told me to do 2 things. 1. Buy actual truck tires, at least 8 ply. Preferably 10 ply. Run about 10-15 pounds less than max air pressure in them. 2. Tighten down your WDH as much as you can. At least a link. It should take out the bounce and sway you’re talking about.
@@bobslevin8063
Thanks for the information.....going to adjust WDH some more and definitely checking on some tires....
danny quinto just an update. We just got back from our first camping trip to our local state park here in Ohio and I’m pleased to say that tires and tightening our WDB hitch solved 80% of the bounce and sway in the truck and trailer. I recently bought 10 ply Cooper Discoverer RTX’s and tightened my WDB hitch from 6 links to 5 links and I could actually drive down the road 1 handed. No more chasing the trailer going over overpasses on the interstate. I’m a very happy camper
I also have a 2.7 L EcoBoost and Had some issues also when I purchased my 5800 pound trailer with a Blue Ox weight distributing system highway driving. I replaced my factory tires with 10 ply and also added airbag system to my truck might be a little Overkill but drives like a dream
@bob Steven
Make sure you have the correct amount of weight on the hitch, makes a huge difference in the swaying of a trailer. Not enuf
weight on the hitch and that trailer sway like a tail on a dog :)
How is the truck holding up?
The truck is still holding up great 👍
when there is slush and snow on the road, slow down!
I'm about to tow 12,000 with my 2020 2.7 ecoboost this saturday
How'd it do?
@@mikecarmean1676 it did very well, and i weighed my load and it actually came out to 13,000lbs but i pulled it up hills and starting from a stop on some decent inclines and it pulled very well no engine overheating and the transmission never got above 206°F wouldn't recommend it though because the breaks feel pretty under sized for a load that heavy even with trailer breaks but overall very impressed with how it did.
@@Broomy-ji7mt wow that's incredible what a mighty little motor!
how much does your trailer weigh as you towed it? we want to get the 2.7 but will be pulling about 6,000 pounds give or take a hundred but that fuel mileage is not very good i might as well get an 8 cylinder.
sorry i didnt watch far enough to get trailer wt lol
I have a similar setup that I just recently purchased. I have an ‘18 XLT 2.7L eco boost with 3.55’s. Recently my wife and I purchased a 23.5 foot travel trailer that weights 6k pounds dry. We drove it from Columbus Ohio, to our home in the Ohio River valley. Started out at 12mpg and ended up getting 9.5mpg driving 60-65mph on I-70. Believe me I was amazed at how much power the little engine had. I could pass semis with ease and never once had to floor it to do so. We also fill the truck up with E15 (88 octane) religiously. More octane and at a cheaper price than unleaded.
Bob Slevin - have the exact same truck and was thinking about upgrading to a new travel trailer that was around 6,000 dry. Calculating it out it seemed like that would be pushing things with a GCWR of ~12,600lbs. Do you have the additional payload option, or pretty stock? Trying to figure out if it would be too much and getting mixed reviews.
@EX JW
And you will not get any better mpg’s with the v8
Been there done that now try the bear tooth hwy when it’s open and you will see your own tail lights several times
I have a question can anybody answer? First I know a person should be within payload limits and referral I would be. However, has anybody had experience going over payload with their 2.7 F150 but being within towing capacity? I have a 2018 2.7 limited that is loaded so it only has 1249 pounds of payload capacity per door sticker. Well, let’s just say me and my significant other are both on the fluffy side :-) so combined we are at about 550 pounds which leaves only 699 pounds of payload left not including luggage. I am assuming for just me and my girlfriend to go camping we would take at least 500 pounds of supplies which would include food, clothing, camping, chairs, etc. if we stuck to 500 pounds in supplies that would leave only 200 pounds of payload. so then that would mean my F150 could tow nothing more than a pop-up camper to be within halo capacity does this sound correct? Has anybody with a 2.7 eco-boost limited F150 towed more than 3000 or 5000 pounds and how did it tow? I would assume you would’ve been. 500 to 1000 pounds over payload? Of course this would be significantly under towing capacity however payload is what causes loose campers and accidents not tow weight.
Tow/haul mode does not need to be on all the time. Hilly areas yes. Flat areas no.
@lee
It’s best to use the tow/haul mode for towing all the time. It holds each gear just a bit longer staying in the powerband for easier pulling. I wouldn’t want the trans to shift into a higher gear and lug the engine. Even in the Midwest I don’t allow it to shift into 9or 10th gear which is overdrive mode. And it doesn’t seem to affect the mpg’s much at all
7.7 mpg, that's about the same as a big block Chevy would get pulling the same load. Way less maintenance without the turbo's.
Yeah but the big block still gets 7.7 unloaded. This will get around 23
@daniel Clark
So tell me what kind of maintenance do turbos require?
I looked thru the owners manual and they don’t require any maintenance.
And the 2.7 will get fantastic mpg unladen where the big block Chevy will be thirsty all the time.
My 2.7 twin turbo must have missed the memo about turbo maintenance. It likes 6 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and a Wix oil filter every 5,000 miles, and a Wix air filter every 10,000. He's a 2018 CC 4x4, with about 96,500 miles on the odo, with no issues to date. I must be doing something wrong, but I do enjoy the 20.8 mpg average when driving without a trailer in tow.
Damn 7 miles a gallon with a 25 gallon tank, you had to stop for gas all the time that’s terrible.
The v8 mpg is no better, apparently you don’t do any towing
I like how everyone who posts a video about these f150’s and how when the engine pulls, don’t post how when the vehicle handles driving wise.
Most of the videos of people pulling around 5,000lbs, have a shaky voice from being juggled in their seat from the camper. I have seen videos of guys pulling max load on one of these things and you can barely understand what they are even saying, because their voice is shaking so much.
It is not my intent to bash anything here but I pull a 9000 pound fifth wheel with my 2022 Nissan titan. XD never have I had that trailer jerking to the point that my voice skips. Was that just a really bad road? Is everyone who reviews these driving on a really bad road?
7mpgs?? Can get the same if.not better with a v8. My diesel gets 13mpg pulling my 14,000lb 5th wheel.
I wasn't getting better with my V8.
He has the towing maxed out on the 2.7l and we dont know if the 7 mpgs is all hey or if he had a lot of stop and go going etc. Without the trailer tho the 2.7l blows a v8 out of the water in mpgs.
@@illusioned0ne type in google bar "ford 2.7 ecoboost mpg... 18 city 23hwy. Chevy 5.3 can get up to 24mpg hwy depending on model. My 2009 chevy 5.3 gets 22 hwy and my diesel gets also 19 to 22. My wifes friends husband just bought an ecoboost and hes only getting around 400miles to tank. Same as my v8 gasser. Those 2.7 are junk.
@@workinprogress6726 I'm getting 450 to a tank in my 2.7l and I wouldn't say the engine is junk by any means it was actually built for this truck unlike the 5.0 coyote which was a mustang engine first
LOL the only people who hate on these turbo Fords are V8 and diesel guys pissed cuz this little motor puts #s like theirs but with better mileage and is faster. There isnt a Chevy V8 in a newer or older truck that gets over 20mpg at everyday highway driving. And your diesels all need DEF fluid which is expensive is pricey or u need to spend another $2k to remove it. The 2.7 is the best half ton truck motor hands down. If u are towing more than 7k lbs regularly, u should be driving a 3/4 ton anyway
This F-150 is WAY, WAY out of its element towing the RV this heavy and this long. That RV is well into 3/4 ton territory.
5500 lb is 3/4 ton territory? LOL
what you talkin bout willis?
Jimampico
And you are WAY WAY wrong with that
My 2.7 with payload and towing package are rated to tow 10700lbs, so you are wrong!