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FSA1673 · 08-23-2012, 07:51 AM

I tow a 24' Pace Rallye GS enclosed trailer with a 2012 F150 Ecoboost. Truck does the job very well with no issues. I have the 4 door crew cab truck with the 6.5' box. I ordered mine with the extra heavy duty 8200 pound package as well as the max trailer tow package. The 8200 pound package truck comes with seven lug wheels, LT truck tires, 9.75 rear end and a bunch of other stuff that makes it a failry stiff ride. I have towed roughly 1300 miles this year with it and am very happy. No issues with cross winds or panic stops. I have a 3500 pound stocker, spare trans, tools, barbeque, etcs in the trailer. I have never weighed the trailer, but estimate it to be 9000 pounds or so when loaded.

I had three GM 1/2 ton trucks before this one and found them marginal for towing the enclosed trailer. Braking and strongs winds were an issue, I never really felt comfortable at the wheel unless it was not windy. The new Ford I have I set the cruise at 70 mph and leave it. My race car is a Pontiac so I am not a biased Ford fan. The truck just works, I was rather impressed. My tow to the tracks I race at vary from 2 to 4 hour trips one way, with some pretty steep grades.

Hope this helps. Gas mileage when not towing is nice as well with the boosted V6.

Scott

08-23-2012, 07:51 AM	#12
FSA1673 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tow Truck 1/2 Ton? I tow a 24' Pace Rallye GS enclosed trailer with a 2012 F150 Ecoboost. Truck does the job very well with no issues. I have the 4 door crew cab truck with the 6.5' box. I ordered mine with the extra heavy duty 8200 pound package as well as the max trailer tow package. The 8200 pound package truck comes with seven lug wheels, LT truck tires, 9.75 rear end and a bunch of other stuff that makes it a failry stiff ride. I have towed roughly 1300 miles this year with it and am very happy. No issues with cross winds or panic stops. I have a 3500 pound stocker, spare trans, tools, barbeque, etcs in the trailer. I have never weighed the trailer, but estimate it to be 9000 pounds or so when loaded. I had three GM 1/2 ton trucks before this one and found them marginal for towing the enclosed trailer. Braking and strongs winds were an issue, I never really felt comfortable at the wheel unless it was not windy. The new Ford I have I set the cruise at 70 mph and leave it. My race car is a Pontiac so I am not a biased Ford fan. The truck just works, I was rather impressed. My tow to the tracks I race at vary from 2 to 4 hour trips one way, with some pretty steep grades. Hope this helps. Gas mileage when not towing is nice as well with the boosted V6. Scott