F150 Ecoboost and an enclosed trailer

james schaechter · 03-14-2015, 07:46 AM

I would be most concerned with the handling and braking. I see if it has the max towing package the rating is over 11,000lbs. Maybe it has big brakes and better springs. If it was me, I would dig into that to confirm first. I can't imagine the engine being a rocket ship for towing, but that is what it is. If you don't have the max towing package I would be concerned about the total weight loaded.

I have not towed with an eco boost, but I was researching a new truck to replace my diesel duramax that was a 2002 and had 350k on it. Chevy has a max towing package 1500 that is rated over 11,000lbs. It had more than enough power and I felt that the upgraded brakes and suspension would have handled the 24 ft enclosed I have.i am sure ours is about 8,000lbs loaded. I ended up buying a cream puff used duramax and I am really happy with that. I guess I just couldn't go back to a half ton after owning 3/4 tons for over 20 years.

Good luck,

03-14-2015, 07:46 AM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,997 Likes: 1,307 Liked 1,453 Times in 303 Posts	Re: F150 Ecoboost and an enclosed trailer I would be most concerned with the handling and braking. I see if it has the max towing package the rating is over 11,000lbs. Maybe it has big brakes and better springs. If it was me, I would dig into that to confirm first. I can't imagine the engine being a rocket ship for towing, but that is what it is. If you don't have the max towing package I would be concerned about the total weight loaded. I have not towed with an eco boost, but I was researching a new truck to replace my diesel duramax that was a 2002 and had 350k on it. Chevy has a max towing package 1500 that is rated over 11,000lbs. It had more than enough power and I felt that the upgraded brakes and suspension would have handled the 24 ft enclosed I have.i am sure ours is about 8,000lbs loaded. I ended up buying a cream puff used duramax and I am really happy with that. I guess I just couldn't go back to a half ton after owning 3/4 tons for over 20 years. Good luck, __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK