Input, take 2, & leave the politics out!

BobUnkefer · 01-09-2011, 05:14 PM

Ok, gave up on motorhome idea, but now this new Ford Eco-Boost has got my curiosity up.
New Ford Turbo V6 has 365 HP 420 ft lbs torque, 11,300 towing capacity. New combo supposed to be good for around 20 daily driving. Just drove one @ Ford dealer, computer showed that truck was currently averaging 22 mpg-and this was a demo unit being supplied to dealers for prospective customers, gotta believe it wasn't being driven easily....ya think?
Currently towing with a 2007 Powerstorke F250.
Diesel gets10mpg towing, 15-16 everyday driving.

Currently around my house there is .34 gallon difference between gas & diesel, and we all know gas/diesel forecast for end of year.

Truck would pull primarily to D4 & D5 events from Kansas City home base. Probably tow to 10-12 events year. Otherwise truck is a daily driver.

I realize this is a new combo from Ford, but reading and studying up on it, I'm pretty impressed with their use of technology to be able to provide these kind of numbers out of a 1/2 ton. Chassis & brakes appear to be up to the task.

I'm pulling a 24' Pace, 68 Camaro combo. Loaded trailer weight 9300

Thoughts? Opinions? Comments?

There is a lot of knowledge represented on this forum, would appreciate your thoughts, & please, stay on topic this time.

Thanks,

Unk
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Jeff Teuton · 01-09-2011, 05:43 PM

That thing got a Hemi?

BobUnkefer · 01-09-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

That thing got a Hemi?

Yea, for lunch........

:-)

Jeff Teuton · 01-09-2011, 05:52 PM

Now Unk, I gotta tell you. That towing capacity don't take the wind into consideration which a race car trailer is the absolute worst for wind. I would figure minimum camper top and wind deflector. Now about that turbo, sounds great on paper, but builds a lot of heat under steady heavy load. The harder you pull a turbo, the more it spools and the more heat it builds, and it's gotta pull hard for a 6 cyl to make that much hp and tqe. On the wind, my conversion (32 ft, 500 cummins, ) picked up 30% fuel economy when I put a wind deflector on the top to get the breeze over the top of the stacker. Also dropped about 5 to 10 degrees operating temperature. Just my opinion. I like a 3/4 ton Diesel.

Chuck Norton · 01-09-2011, 05:55 PM

What Jeff said. (Not the part about the Hemi.)

c

Wade Mahaffey · 01-09-2011, 06:51 PM

2003 duallie 4X2 Cummins turbo....6 speed stick....373 gear....sweet....22 MPG....44ft gooseneck 75-80 all day long. My accelerator pedal has never seen the floor mat. Towing, the pedal is only a 1/2 inch off idle at highway speed. Change the oil and filter regular and just drive it. 160k and replaced the brake pads one time, the tires one time. My wife ask me the other day if I wanted to get a new truck..(she just got a new hybrib something or another)....I said "if I thought for a minute, I could get one as good as this....I might"

Wade Mahaffey

Ron E · 01-09-2011, 08:36 PM

I like overkill when it comes to towing. That new eco-boost is a little too close to the edge for me. Like the others, I'd get something with a Cummins.

Mickey Whaley · 01-11-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wade Mahaffey

2003 duallie 4X2 Cummins turbo....6 speed stick....373 gear....sweet....22 MPG....44ft gooseneck 75-80 all day long. My accelerator pedal has never seen the floor mat. Towing, the pedal is only a 1/2 inch off idle at highway speed. Change the oil and filter regular and just drive it. 160k and replaced the brake pads one time, the tires one time. My wife ask me the other day if I wanted to get a new truck..(she just got a new hybrib something or another)....I said "if I thought for a minute, I could get one as good as this....I might"

Wade Mahaffey

thats got to be falling out of a c-130 from 40 thousand feet 22 mpg pulling a 44ft trailer 75 to 80 mph my jaguar just does get that at that speed?

Bernie Cunningham · 01-09-2011, 10:32 PM

Unk,

Diesel, it's what ya do, to tow, end of story !!!!!!!!!!!!

I reckon you already have the tool ya need for the job. Either send me the money you were gonna spend on the new fangled piece or get a Jappo 4 cyl. for a daily driver.

I've heard of some extraordinary mileage numbers from cummins owners, but can ya really trust those type of people !!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Marvin Robinson · 01-13-2011, 03:59 PM

I'm also considering a MH/enclosed trailer setup. Anyone have any experience with a Duramax powered tow vehicle or motorhome?? Durability, driving impressions, mileage?? How does it compare to Cummins power??

Thanx in advance

01-09-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! Ok, gave up on motorhome idea, but now this new Ford Eco-Boost has got my curiosity up. New Ford Turbo V6 has 365 HP 420 ft lbs torque, 11,300 towing capacity. New combo supposed to be good for around 20 daily driving. Just drove one @ Ford dealer, computer showed that truck was currently averaging 22 mpg-and this was a demo unit being supplied to dealers for prospective customers, gotta believe it wasn't being driven easily....ya think? Currently towing with a 2007 Powerstorke F250. Diesel gets10mpg towing, 15-16 everyday driving. Currently around my house there is .34 gallon difference between gas & diesel, and we all know gas/diesel forecast for end of year. Truck would pull primarily to D4 & D5 events from Kansas City home base. Probably tow to 10-12 events year. Otherwise truck is a daily driver. I realize this is a new combo from Ford, but reading and studying up on it, I'm pretty impressed with their use of technology to be able to provide these kind of numbers out of a 1/2 ton. Chassis & brakes appear to be up to the task. I'm pulling a 24' Pace, 68 Camaro combo. Loaded trailer weight 9300 Thoughts? Opinions? Comments? There is a lot of knowledge represented on this forum, would appreciate your thoughts, & please, stay on topic this time. Thanks, Unk __________________ __________________ Bob Unkefer 4409 STK Last edited by BobUnkefer; 01-09-2011 at 05:41 PM.

01-09-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! That thing got a Hemi? __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

01-09-2011, 05:52 PM	#4
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! Now Unk, I gotta tell you. That towing capacity don't take the wind into consideration which a race car trailer is the absolute worst for wind. I would figure minimum camper top and wind deflector. Now about that turbo, sounds great on paper, but builds a lot of heat under steady heavy load. The harder you pull a turbo, the more it spools and the more heat it builds, and it's gotta pull hard for a 6 cyl to make that much hp and tqe. On the wind, my conversion (32 ft, 500 cummins, ) picked up 30% fuel economy when I put a wind deflector on the top to get the breeze over the top of the stacker. Also dropped about 5 to 10 degrees operating temperature. Just my opinion. I like a 3/4 ton Diesel. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

01-09-2011, 05:55 PM	#5
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 108 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! What Jeff said. (Not the part about the Hemi.) c __________________ Chuck Norton

01-09-2011, 06:51 PM	#6
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! 2003 duallie 4X2 Cummins turbo....6 speed stick....373 gear....sweet....22 MPG....44ft gooseneck 75-80 all day long. My accelerator pedal has never seen the floor mat. Towing, the pedal is only a 1/2 inch off idle at highway speed. Change the oil and filter regular and just drive it. 160k and replaced the brake pads one time, the tires one time. My wife ask me the other day if I wanted to get a new truck..(she just got a new hybrib something or another)....I said "if I thought for a minute, I could get one as good as this....I might" Wade Mahaffey

01-09-2011, 08:36 PM	#7
Ron E Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! I like overkill when it comes to towing. That new eco-boost is a little too close to the edge for me. Like the others, I'd get something with a Cummins.

01-09-2011, 10:32 PM	#9
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! Unk, Diesel, it's what ya do, to tow, end of story !!!!!!!!!!!! I reckon you already have the tool ya need for the job. Either send me the money you were gonna spend on the new fangled piece or get a Jappo 4 cyl. for a daily driver. I've heard of some extraordinary mileage numbers from cummins owners, but can ya really trust those type of people !!!!!!!!!!! LOL __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

01-13-2011, 03:59 PM	#10
Marvin Robinson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gary, IN Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! I'm also considering a MH/enclosed trailer setup. Anyone have any experience with a Duramax powered tow vehicle or motorhome?? Durability, driving impressions, mileage?? How does it compare to Cummins power?? Thanx in advance __________________ Marvin Robinson 3188 STK/SS