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Tow Vehicle Role Call
Curt:
So what do you have for a tow vehicle?
Mine is a 2016 Ford F150 with an Eco Boost V6.
This is my first EcoBoost engine and I have to admit I was very skeptical about its ability to tow my boat as well as the 5 liter V8 in my last truck. But I have been very pleasantly surprised by how much torque and power it has. And even more pleasant is the 2-3 MPG increase I saw with it when towing.
No, it probably wouldn't tow a setup like what @transamz9 has very well, but it does what I need it to do with power to spare (yes)
frugalangler:
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel - I've pulled the Ranger on 1K mile trips with 3 people and gear and it delivered nearly 18MPG with about 1/3 of the trip @ 75MPH. It delivers more torque than the Hemi 5.7L V8 @ a mere 3.0L V6
I used to pull w/ a Duramax, way more truck than required, it delivered over 15MPG pulling an even larger boat, I'll not own a gas powered for towing.
Curt:
--- Quote from: frugalangler on December 29, 2016, 09:06:07 PM ---I'll not own a gas powered for towing.
--- End quote ---
If my boat was heavier or if I made a lot of long trips, I might consider a diesel. But my boat is aluminum and my trips are short. So the gas engine works fine for me :nod:
transamz9:
Vehicle's that i have that i tow with are a 2005 Ram 2500 SLT quad cab 4x4 Cummins and 2016 3500 Ram Limited mega cab 4x4 Cummins. I also have a company truck that is supplied for my use that is a 2006 F350 xl crew cab 4x2 with a sick.o.
bullet20dc:
63 volkswagon microbus pulls my 4000 lb Bullet no prob gets 54mpg at 75. (yes)
HAPPY NEW YEAR ya'll
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