f150 Cargo Trailer Towing

[SHEDHEAD]

Afternoon, Thought I would see if anyone has any experience towing cargo trailers with the F-150 ecoboost? The wife wants a t trailer to use for some markets and shows she does in the summer and fall and I need one for work. We thought maybe we would just buy one however I need one capable of towing heavy loads. We are looking at an 8x18 Enclosed v nose with 6000 pound axles. Dry weight is 3100lbs. My one ton will tote it fine but im curious how her 2017 f150 ecoboost with the 3.5 will handle it. She probably wouldn't have more than 3000Lbs of cargo in it at the very most. Im well aware of the payload the two rating for the truck and im not to concerned about weight or payload problems more just how well do they tow behind those trucks in wind etc? Anyone have any experience?

[Jucebox]

I dragged my father's torino around the kootenies on a beefy Uhaul trailer with my 2014 3.5 with not an issue, I can only guess it was around 6-7,000lbs Averaged around 17L/100, the only time it every really geared down was to attempt to slow down the hills. Ive the tow package and 3.73s in the back end, if that matters, but Id wager anything under 10,000lbs wouldnt slow it down.

[SHEDHEAD]

Originally Posted by Jucebox

I dragged my father's torino around the kootenies on a beefy Uhaul trailer with my 2014 3.5 with not an issue, I can only guess it was around 6-7,000lbs Averaged around 17L/100, the only time it every really geared down was to attempt to slow down the hills. Ive the tow package and 3.73s in the back end, if that matters, but Id wager anything under 10,000lbs wouldnt slow it down.

Thanks for the info!

[Justfishin73]

I wouldn't worry. Pulled 7000 lbs trailer through to Kelowna in 30C + -no issues whatsoever

[Mistagin]

No problem. My F-150 with the 3.5 pulls our current RV (5,500 lbs or so) easily; and I had no issues pulling my well-loaded 16 ft car hauler / cargo trailer across the country.

Gas consumption goes way up though. It makes a big difference if I keep it under 90 km/hr when towing the bigger trailers.

Just make sure you use a good load-leveling hitch and the trailer brakes are set correctly, the truck is light!

[madatter]

Originally Posted by Mistagin

No problem. My F-150 with the 3.5 pulls our current RV (5,500 lbs or so) easily; and I had no issues pulling my well-loaded 16 ft car hauler / cargo trailer across the country.

Gas consumption goes way up though. It makes a big difference if I keep it under 90 km/hr when towing the bigger trailers.

Just make sure you use a good load-leveling hitch and the trailer brakes are set correctly, the truck is light!

X2
Ecoboost is an awesome towing engine,tho it does suck gas when doing so...but what half ton gasser doesnt.
Power is never an issue pulling my loaded 7k lb trailer and truck loaded with bike and stuff.

This is my 2nd EB.....

[ChickakooKookoo]

I had a 2013 3.5L Ecoboost and we hauled our holiday trailer around all the time with it. When loaded we were around 8,500 lbs. The truck handled it amazingly well. Fuel mileage went to crap but that's to be expected.

Not sure what tires yours came with but one thing to note with mine was that the tires weren't rated for the payload capacity the truck was so ended up buying better tires just to be safe. At 3,000 lbs you probably don't need to worry though.

[gulfman]

I pull a travel trailer, with 2018 3.5 eco, 7000lbs plus, through the mountains, exceeded my expectations. You won't even know it's back there with the weight your pulling. The 3.5 is fords gas pulling engine, lots of torque at low RPM. Park along side the highway and watch the traffic, You would be surprised at what people are pulling with the F150.

[JB_AOL]

Cargo trailers are different than flat decks (car haulers) or even travel trailers. Typically they have lower frontal area than a travel trailer so they tow better. I wouldn't tow anything heavy than 7000#ish with a 1/2ton, even though they are "rated" .
higher. In other words, a cargo trailer shouldn't be a problem at all.

[pintailslammer]

Originally Posted by SHEDHEAD

Afternoon, Thought I would see if anyone has any experience towing cargo trailers with the F-150 ecoboost? The wife wants a t trailer to use for some markets and shows she does in the summer and fall and I need one for work. We thought maybe we would just buy one however I need one capable of towing heavy loads. We are looking at an 8x18 Enclosed v nose with 6000 pound axles. Dry weight is 3100lbs. My one ton will tote it fine but im curious how her 2017 f150 ecoboost with the 3.5 will handle it. She probably wouldn't have more than 3000Lbs of cargo in it at the very most. Im well aware of the payload the two rating for the truck and im not to concerned about weight or payload problems more just how well do they tow behind those trucks in wind etc? Anyone have any experience?

We had one at our dealership with the v-6 eco boost
trailering with this truck was a nightmare. Trailer swayed all over the road.
It was traded off and bought a gm and the trailer followed it perfect.
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[Trochu]

Originally Posted by pintailslammer

We had one at our dealership with the v-6 eco boost
trailering with this truck was a nightmare. Trailer swayed all over the road.
It was traded off and bought a gm and the trailer followed it perfect.
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I would suggest it wasn't the track that caused the trailer to sway.

[Ken07AOVette]

just remember with the ecopoof ALL the power is made by turbo, more air going through means more fuel being consumed means massive heat which means increased wear and tear and reduced engine life. ANY trailer behind a 3.5tt and the truck will feel it. Yes it will pull it but the tiny turbo engines are not made for pulling trailers, they are built for economy and make decent power through boost. Count on heavy fuel consumption and remember they are aluminum bodies now, light and delicate. I have a 2016 lariat crew cab, it is a great dd and grocery getter but when you want real power unless you are trading off every year or 2 and do not care about fuel remember the old saying, there is no replacement for displacement. When I need to tow any trailer I use a different truck.

[Donkey Oatey]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

just remember with the ecopoof ALL the power is made by turbo, more air going through means more fuel being consumed means massive heat which means increased wear and tear and reduced engine life. ANY trailer behind a 3.5tt and the truck will feel it. Yes it will pull it but the tiny turbo engines are not made for pulling trailers, they are built for economy and make decent power through boost. Count on heavy fuel consumption and remember they are aluminum bodies now, light and delicate. I have a 2016 lariat crew cab, it is a great dd and grocery getter but when you want real power unless you are trading off every year or 2 and do not care about fuel remember the old saying, there is no replacement for displacement. When I need to tow any trailer I use a different truck.

Sorry Ken but I have to disagree. So what other vehicle do you suggest? A Ford powerstroke TURBO diesel, or a Cummins TURBO diesel, a Duramax TURBO diesel ? Turbo doesn't make an engine any less reliable. Never had a problem and have had 2 ecoboost towing a travel trailer at about 8000lbs.

These 3.5 are only putting out about 6lbs of boost. They were made to tow and they do it very well.

I wouldn't worry at all about towing a cargo trailer behind an ecoboost.

[bat119]

Does this look ok?

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Didn't mean to derail just thought I'd lighten the mood a little

[Ken07AOVette]

Originally Posted by Donkey Oatey

Sorry Ken but I have to disagree. So what other vehicle do you suggest? A Ford powerstroke TURBO diesel, or a Cummins TURBO diesel, a Duramax TURBO diesel ? Turbo doesn't make an engine any less reliable. Never had a problem and have had 2 ecoboost towing a travel trailer at about 8000lbs.

These 3.5 are only putting out about 6lbs of boost. They were made to tow and they do it very well.

I wouldn't worry at all about towing a cargo trailer behind an ecoboost.

Lol you mean a Ford TURBO 6.7L or a Cummins TURBO 6.7L or a Gmc TURBO 6.6L each with nearly twice the displacement and much heavier components? You can pull with a lawnmower too but not far fast or for long.