2012 F150 XLT Screw HD Loaded Up
09-20-2012, 09:52 PM
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2012 F150 XLT Screw Heavy Duty Payload Package - Load Test
Hi everybody, been lurking here for a while now, reasearching the truck I now own. Thanks for all the great info! Had an 08 GMC ext cab 5.3. Wanted a crew cab and something that could potentially tow a moderately sized 5th in the future. Came down to a 6 liter 2500HD or the Eco HD and I think I made the right choice for occasional towing. Have a 7500lb TT right now and what a big difference towing compared to the GMC. That topic could easily fill a separate post.
On to the topic... since we may upgrade to a 5th, I wanted to know what sort of pin weight the truck would handle without looking goofy and not require bags or springs. After an afternoon of gathering 2500lbs of weight and extensive use of the "man step", here are the results. Would have been much easier if I had to haul a load of bag mix concrete or shingles but was stuck with scrap steel, batteries, tool boxes and lots of water.
I'm sure the SD and HD guys might get a chuckle but I hope this will help those interested in the HD payload option.
Brian
On to the topic... since we may upgrade to a 5th, I wanted to know what sort of pin weight the truck would handle without looking goofy and not require bags or springs. After an afternoon of gathering 2500lbs of weight and extensive use of the "man step", here are the results. Would have been much easier if I had to haul a load of bag mix concrete or shingles but was stuck with scrap steel, batteries, tool boxes and lots of water.
I'm sure the SD and HD guys might get a chuckle but I hope this will help those interested in the HD payload option.
Brian
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09-20-2012, 11:37 PM
#5
What kind of mileage do you get pulling the camper with the Eco.? I do not get good mileage at all on the highway with my ecoboost.
I pull a 3000lb open trailer with 2 ATV's on it, and I only get 11mpg on the highway. I am getting 17 to 18 on the highway with no trailer and 14 in the city.
I pull a 3000lb open trailer with 2 ATV's on it, and I only get 11mpg on the highway. I am getting 17 to 18 on the highway with no trailer and 14 in the city.
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09-21-2012, 12:24 AM
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The length or weight does not really matter much for hgwy mpg's - it's the frontal area with travel trailers. I get around 11mpg at 65mph towing our TT.
Last edited by flixden; 09-21-2012 at 12:26 AM.
09-21-2012, 12:31 AM
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