Tundra vs. Chevy

[MinnesotaEric]

What is the MPG when you're towing at 75?

Ecoboost downside: 9-10 mpg. It gets about 11-13 at 55mph towing its max. But even towing my dump trailer, it only gets 13.5 mpg.

The upside: the tow ride is great, and you're never at a loss of power, including pulling out and passing.

Braking is good but brake pads wear out too fast for commercial use every day.

Ford now offers a heavy half with 3/4 ton axles, that addresses this very concern and that truck may very well be my next truck.

 

[sdef]

Anyway, I set down my sandwich and made this video and then put down my phone and picked up the sandwich.

I was scar't at all and neither should you.

I had to chuckle over this. I disagree. But it is funny.

Ford now offers a heavy half with 3/4 ton axles, that addresses this very concern and that truck may very well be my next truck.

Any idea the option # for this? As of 45 days ago, I only saw the max tow and max payload options and no mention of anything other than the standard 3.55, individually or as part of a package.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Anyway, I set down my sandwich and made this video and then put down my phone and picked up the sandwich.

I was scar't at all and neither should you.

I had to chuckle over this. I disagree. But it is funny.



Any idea the option # for this? As of 45 days ago, I only saw the max tow and max payload options and no mention of anything other than the standard 3.55, individually or as part of a package.

It may be a 2016 option. I was talking to my sales guy and realized that by the time I expected to free up the 55K to buy a 2015, we'd be looking at ordering a 2016, and then the larger gas tank and other heavy stuff would be standard and available since the EPA ratings are set by the first year trucks and OEMs try to make first year models as light as possible to get the best mpg ratings.

 

[sld]

What trailer tires are rated for above 65 mph? You guys are fools for speeding with a trailer in tow.

 

[MikePA]

What trailer tires are rated for above 65 mph?

From TireRack:

"Industry standards dictate tires with the ST designation are speed rated to 65 MPH (104 km/h) under normal inflation and load conditions.

However Goodyear Marathon and Power King Towmax STR tires featuring the ST size designation may be used at speeds between 66 and 75 mph (106 and 121 km/h) by increasing their cold inflation pressure by 10 psi (69 kPa) above the recommended pressure for the rated maximum load."

 

[coobie]

double post

 

[coobie]

Have to agree.I retired last year after 37 years of service as a electric lineman.I can tell you I hauled/towed many heavy loads over the years.I was hauling 9 poles (40 footers)behind my bucket truck one day on a two lane road low and behold my rear pintle hitch broke off had one he!! of time getting the trailer stopped.Thank god for safety chains and no one was hurt,trust me when I tell you the pucker factor was HUGH.I have a 2006 ford F-150 super crew (4X4)with a 20 ft PJ trailer 7,000 lbs axles towing my 2012 Kioti DK40se (cab) with loader,extra rear wheel weights with loaded tires and 6ft brush hog.I would never want to drive 75-80 miles per hour and try to stop this rig.Gotta say also I would not want to set in front of some kangaroo court and try to explain to them why I was driving so fast with such a load and could not get it stopped within a assured distance.Not trying to be the safety police here but to each his own on how fast you want to drive hauling heavy weight.

 

[Diamondpilot]

In my opinion, the 6.0 diesel was the best sounding diesel out there. I had 2, hard to keep my foot out the go pedal!

I agree. I have a 06 with 4 inch exhaust and a MAC intake. That turbo whine is sweet sounding. My Eco Boost also has a sweet note with the new intake and filter.

Chris

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I smell the fear. My tires take 80 psi. I forget if they are the M rated 15" tires, or the R rated 16" tires. Provider ST 225/75R15 tires are speed rated under maximum load to 81 mph, which is faster than I was going. R rated trailer tires are good to 106 mph.

So scary.

Provider ST Radial - Taskmaster

Pardon Our Interruption

 

[Turbys_1700]

I don't understand why anyone would want a "heavy half-ton". Why not just buy a 3/4 ton and call it a day? If the eco-boost does as well as Ford thinks it does perhaps they will put it in a 3/4 ton as an option? If they want to keep it in the 150 family then I can understand the "heavy half-ton".

As far as towing, I've done more than my fair share. That was impressive Eric. The majority of my towing was with a 10K fifth wheel camper in the mountains of NC. I would like to see what an eco-boost would do towing that TYPE of load with 7% grades and switch backs in the heat of July. Still impressive though.