[WesleyE]

How fast? I would use the posted speed limits as a guide.

I understand that I'm asking what speeds can I go with the top 2 gears locked out

 

[WesleyE]

How fast? I would use the posted speed limits as a guide.

How fast? I would use the posted speed limits as a guide.

How fast? I would use the posted speed limits as a guide.

 

[Mitchf150]

Depends on your rear gear ratio, but in general, you want to keep you engine rpms in the 2000-2500 rpm range, but I would not want to hold 3000 rpms for any extended amount of time?

For me, that's between 60 and 65 mph.. In WA state, the max speed limit is 70.. If I do that, I'm lucky to get 8 mpg while towing and I'd be near that 3000 rpm mark as well... It's just not worth it to me to go that fast to get to my destination... If I need to get there sooner, I leave earlier..

I have had the big bad diesels pass me going 75+ mph... Funny thing is, they end up passing me again, because they stopped for whatever reason, but not getting there any quicker than I did at that point??

Also, it's what YOUR towing comfort level is going to be... Mine is the speed I go. A lot of others are just fine with the higher speeds, and that's fine too.... As long as you don't end up in the ditch in the end, and you get to your destination safe and not all stressed out, it's a good trip!

Mitch

 

[WesleyE]

Depends on your rear gear ratio, but in general, you want to keep you engine rpms in the 2000-2500 rpm range, but I would not want to hold 3000 rpms for any extended amount of time?

For me, that's between 60 and 65 mph.. In WA state, the max speed limit is 70.. If I do that, I'm lucky to get 8 mpg while towing and I'd be near that 3000 rpm mark as well... It's just not worth it to me to go that fast to get to my destination... If I need to get there sooner, I leave earlier..

I have had the big bad diesels pass me going 75+ mph... Funny thing is, they end up passing me again, because they stopped for whatever reason, but not getting there any quicker than I did at that point??

Also, it's what YOUR towing comfort level is going to be... Mine is the speed I go. A lot of others are just fine with the higher speeds, and that's fine too.... As long as you don't end up in the ditch in the end, and you get to your destination safe and not all stressed out, it's a good trip!

Mitch

I understand that thank you. It's an over 1000 mile drive

 

[JasonMink]

Hello, I have a 12 model f150 Ecoboost. I want to purchase a 7x16 enclosed trailer. I'm towing 3 bagger motorcycles to a show in Maryland from Arkansas. My question is will my truck be able to pull the trailer with the bikes in it with no problem? Thank you for any assistance

Absolutely

 

[JasonMink]

The lock out 6th (and maybe 5th) is to keep the RPM’s up, which means the turbo won’t be turbo-ing as much. Less turbo-ing means less heat in the engine which means happier towing.
I think… 🤔

Regardless, your truck will tow fine.

Well put!!

 

[JasonMink]

 

[Boatwaco]

@JasonMink - that would be a great picture to post here:

(1) 3/4 front views - Pictures only - no comments please | Page 9 | F150 Ecoboost Forum

 

[Eco-Mica]

How fast? I would use the posted speed limits as a guide.

TRUCK SPEED LIMIT

 

[Justinjs]

All this towing talk makes me reminisce about 1/2 ton EB towing, watching temps, checking speed, planning lane changes/hill climbs, ect.

Now I barely know the camper is back there and almost take stop signs out. It is truly night and day. Anyway... I'll shut up now.

 

[snakebitten]

All this towing talk makes me reminisce about 1/2 ton EB towing, watching temps, checking speed, planning lane changes/hill climbs, ect.

Now I barely know the camper is back there and almost take stop signs out. It is truly night and day. Anyway... I'll shut up now.

I don't disagree, of course. Afterall, I too have the mighty F350 for the "just in case" scenario. Yet I have been towing and camping almost continuously for the past 8 weeks and the twin turbo F150 is the horse hitched to the wagon.

It just depends on the cart and cargo.

 

[mass-hole]

Well said.
Same principle with a commercial truck on downhills, as far and 'how' to brake-regulate your speed.. never stay on the brakes. short bursts of heavier braking will keep them much cooler than riding the pedal for an extended seconds of time..

@Mitchf150 [roughly] what kind of fuel economy do you get when towing with your 6 spd F150? I recently picked up a '20 F150 3.5eb with 10 spd, but I've not hooked up my 25ft Coleman Dutchmen TT yet.. Just curious

My 2014 would get anywhere from 6.7 to 10.8 towing my 24.5' 5500 lb GVWR trailer depending on the conditions. Nice cool conditions with no wind I would be high 9's low 10's. Hot conditions in a headwind I could easily be in the 7's or 8's. Extreme conditions would push me down into the low 7's or even 6's once or twice.

I actually managed to beat my F150's all time low recently with my 5.7L Toyota. I managed 6.5 mpg out of that thing a couple months back.

 

[mass-hole]

TRUCK SPEED LIMIT

Whats a truck speed limit, we dont have those here in UT.

Seriously though, dudes come flying by me with their diesel HD's towing massive 5th wheels with a tandem trailer doing 80mph and its totally legal. Im surprised we dont have more crashes.

 

[GeriatricGinger]

My 2014 would get anywhere from 6.7 to 10.8 towing my 24.5' 5500 lb GVWR trailer depending on the conditions. Nice cool conditions with no wind I would be high 9's low 10's. Hot conditions in a headwind I could easily be in the 7's or 8's. Extreme conditions would push me down into the low 7's or even 6's once or twice.

I actually managed to beat my F150's all time low recently with my 5.7L Toyota. I managed 6.5 mpg out of that thing a couple months back.

OOOF..

That's not any/much better than my Q7...

 

[Justinjs]

My 2014 would get anywhere from 6.7 to 10.8 towing my 24.5' 5500 lb GVWR trailer depending on the conditions. Nice cool conditions with no wind I would be high 9's low 10's. Hot conditions in a headwind I could easily be in the 7's or 8's. Extreme conditions would push me down into the low 7's or even 6's once or twice.

I actually managed to beat my F150's all time low recently with my 5.7L Toyota. I managed 6.5 mpg out of that thing a couple months back.

Wow....


That's low. How did the fuel pump even keep up 🤣

 

[woohabs]

All this towing talk makes me reminisce about 1/2 ton EB towing, watching temps, checking speed, planning lane changes/hill climbs, ect.

Now I barely know the camper is back there and almost take stop signs out. It is truly night and day. Anyway... I'll shut up now.

That's what I am looking forward to after my trailer break install. After 16 yrs with a 4 runner towing my 25 ft trailer and the hills, mountains always being a challenge. I am looking forward to smoother towing on my trips.