2.7 Eco and Towing Capability
12-17-2015, 08:40 PM
#21
Senior Member
I got the 3.5 because I wanted the baddest stock engine Ford puts in its trucks. Want more power? A $500 tuner adds 30+ horsepower and almost 100 lb/ft of torque. It's the best deal out there. The 2.7 is no different. It is a beast of an engine with the same tuning option. There is so much potential in each of these engines. 30 years ago the very notion of this type of power without building an esoteric engine that cost $10k or more was a fantasy. Now, just like back in the 60s, you can walk in and buy that power stock in almost any Ford vehicle. Amazing. Chevy ain't doing it. Dodge ain't doing it. But Ford is. And I love it!
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Kenferg1 (12-18-2015)
12-18-2015, 11:31 AM
#22
Grumpy Old Man
Try early 70's. My carpool buddy bought a new 1973 Ford pickup with 429 engine. That pickup was a dog. Less power than an earlier 351 V8. Anti-smog tuning before Ford engineers figured out how to do it right ruined that formerly powerful hot-rod engine.
12-18-2015, 11:40 AM
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12-18-2015, 12:05 PM
#24
Senior Member
12-21-2015, 03:38 AM
#25
Senior Member
Jesus, there is so much ignorance. A little research wild help many here.
I tow 7K with my little 4.6 3V with 3.73 ratio and it doesn't struggle and feels fine so I'm sure the newer little sister of he all mighty ecoboost will do fine.
I tow 7K with my little 4.6 3V with 3.73 ratio and it doesn't struggle and feels fine so I'm sure the newer little sister of he all mighty ecoboost will do fine.
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smurfs_of_war (12-21-2015)
02-14-2016, 09:46 PM
#26
Ok. Can someone please confirm this trailer will be safely towed?
Keystone Hideout 26lh
ULVW: 5,958
Cargo Cap: 1,662
GVWR: 7620
Truck: 2016 2.7l with payload package and tow package
Payload is 1716
Tow Rating is 8,200 I believe
Use: camping in Big Bear and other mountainous areas at about 6000' or less. We will go about once a month but maybe not always to the mountains.
I commute 96 miles a day which is why I didn't want to go with the 3.5L. Everything I read basically states the 2.7L towa great.
It'll be my wife,me, and three kids under 5.
Keystone Hideout 26lh
ULVW: 5,958
Cargo Cap: 1,662
GVWR: 7620
Truck: 2016 2.7l with payload package and tow package
Payload is 1716
Tow Rating is 8,200 I believe
Use: camping in Big Bear and other mountainous areas at about 6000' or less. We will go about once a month but maybe not always to the mountains.
I commute 96 miles a day which is why I didn't want to go with the 3.5L. Everything I read basically states the 2.7L towa great.
It'll be my wife,me, and three kids under 5.
Last edited by Nighthawk87; 02-14-2016 at 10:03 PM.
02-14-2016, 10:55 PM
#28
Senior Member
I started my search with the keystone hideout and ended up buying a 2015 cougar halfton 26bhswe (I'm going to sell it BTW). I noticed the hideouts have a higher dry weight due to the all wood construction vs the cougar. I'm at 7000 with ready to camp before water. That's just wife and one kid.
Check the dry weight to GVWR as cargo will add up fast. You don't want to overload the trailer as well.
Check the dry weight to GVWR as cargo will add up fast. You don't want to overload the trailer as well.
Ok. Can someone please confirm this trailer will be safely towed?
Keystone Hideout 26lh
ULVW: 5,958
Cargo Cap: 1,662
GVWR: 7620
Truck: 2016 2.7l with payload package and tow package
Payload is 1716
Tow Rating is 8,200 I believe
Use: camping in Big Bear and other mountainous areas at about 6000' or less. We will go about once a month but maybe not always to the mountains.
I commute 96 miles a day which is why I didn't want to go with the 3.5L. Everything I read basically states the 2.7L towa great.
It'll be my wife,me, and three kids under 5. Attachment 415619
Keystone Hideout 26lh
ULVW: 5,958
Cargo Cap: 1,662
GVWR: 7620
Truck: 2016 2.7l with payload package and tow package
Payload is 1716
Tow Rating is 8,200 I believe
Use: camping in Big Bear and other mountainous areas at about 6000' or less. We will go about once a month but maybe not always to the mountains.
I commute 96 miles a day which is why I didn't want to go with the 3.5L. Everything I read basically states the 2.7L towa great.
It'll be my wife,me, and three kids under 5. Attachment 415619
02-14-2016, 10:56 PM
#29
Senior Member
Just saw you posted the dry weight.
I started my search with the keystone hideout and ended up buying a 2015 cougar halfton 26bhswe (I'm going to sell it BTW). I noticed the hideouts have a higher dry weight due to the all wood construction vs the cougar. I'm at 7000 with ready to camp before water. That's just wife and one kid.
Check the dry weight to GVWR as cargo will add up fast. You don't want to overload the trailer as well.
Check the dry weight to GVWR as cargo will add up fast. You don't want to overload the trailer as well.
02-15-2016, 12:39 AM
#30
Senior Member
I would suggest the 3.5 EcoBoost as a first choice, and order the Heavy Duty Payload package. My trailer weighs less than yours, but with six people in the truck, luggage, bedrug, tonneau, and the hitch, a non-heavy duty payload package truck will be overloaded for me. Second choice would be the 5.0. also with the HDD. I wouldn't suggest the 2.7 or the 3.5 NA for your purposes. It's not that it could do the job, but not ideal. The main reason is that you can't get the Heavy Duty Payload Package/Max Tow on a 2.7.
Your three kids under 5 grow up very fast, will weigh more, and will be bringing along a lot more stuff when you travel. You may decide to upgrade campers as they grow. Having too much truck is a problem that you can live with. Having not enough truck is a mistake that will be expensive to solve; trading prematurely for a bigger truck, or trying all manner of after-market fixes that are both expensive, of unknown value, and void warranties.
Your three kids under 5 grow up very fast, will weigh more, and will be bringing along a lot more stuff when you travel. You may decide to upgrade campers as they grow. Having too much truck is a problem that you can live with. Having not enough truck is a mistake that will be expensive to solve; trading prematurely for a bigger truck, or trying all manner of after-market fixes that are both expensive, of unknown value, and void warranties.