Janie Ryan

I have a 2014 F150 eco boost with a 3.5 L, 3.55 axel ratio. The GCWR rating is 15,400 lbs. The GVWR is 7200 lbs.
I've tried to figure this out but am very confused. I hope someone can help. The trailer is 6700 lbs and it is estimated that water, propane and stuff should be around 1000 lbs.
SO - will this truck be able to haul the trailer without it being too overworked. We plan mountain travel so not just flat roads. Thanks.

goddard3100

You will be fine. we did the cabot trail in cape Breton with our trailer.
2016 26' prowler 6245lbs. Fully loaded with gear water and propane, we were more closer to 7600lbs. we were towing with 2014 f150 3.5 ecoboost w/ 3.31 axel and it pulled like a champ especially up the mountains.. we were worried our self but all doubt has being put a side.. the 2014 3.5eco is a true work horse.. best towing truck Ive owned..

smokeywren

If your wet and loaded F-150 weighs 6000 pounds and your wet and loaded trailer weighs 7,700 pounds, that's 13,700 GCW. Your EcoBoost drivetrain is a powerhouse that will have no problems towing that weight over hill and dale and interstate mountain passes.


But you'll probably be overloaded over the payload capacity of your F-150. That's no disaster as long as you realize you're overloaded and pump up the tires accordingly. You want 44 PSI cold any time you have the trailer tied on.


You won't "overwork" the drivetrain, but your suspension and brakes will be stressed.

Your automagic tranny will be stressed, but it will be fine if you keep an eye in the tranny temp gauge and never allow it to get too hot. If you have a Lariat with the digital tranny temp gauge in the computer window, then never allow it to go over 225° tranny temp. If you don't have that digital tranny temp gauge, then use the analog gauge. But understand that Ford's analog tranny temp gauge is weird. Green means you're good to go, but yellow means you're too hot so stop and cool off right now. And red means you'll be lucky to get to a shop where you can have the tranny overhauled or replaced.

acadianbob

For anyone else contemplating a trailer, the best question is "Could my truck pull this trailer (if I bought it). Asking AFTER the trailer is purchased is not a good idea.

xcntrk

Not if you're looking for an excuse to buy a new truck

Janie Ryan

We haven't bought the trailer yet....doing the research first

stainlessman

My recommendation is look at the lightest weight aluminum trailers available. Lighter is better. My next travel trailer is going to be a 'CampLite',,,just because you can tow the max load ...don't mean you have too.

brulaz

Just be careful going downhill on the Cabot. As I recall there's a few steep inclines there, and one thing where the EcoBoost is a bit lacking is in the engine braking department.

Steve Osborne

have to agree with these post...as well doing your homework....
still below my maxtow package and payload weight......i'll kill my payload when I stop for firewood for a weeks holiday...

goddard3100

we made it down cape smoky with ease, it had the steepest grade @ 18%. we just had to keep it in 2 gear and alternated pumping brakes between trailer and truck so not to heat up the brakes to quick. But i wouldn't advise it for someone with not a lot of experience driving in mountainous terrain.