Sirikenewtron

Ya was going to rent one before buying one but no one around me rents them, I even searched almost 100 miles around me! Crazy. All I can find is rv's and places that will drop a travel trailer off at a place they drop off at, crapy *** camping spots, but won't let you tow them.

Sirikenewtron

Thanks for all the input guys!

503PDX

2013 5.0 with 3.55 gears. Trailer weighs 5,500 dry, plus all the gear, beer and what not.. Truck pulls it like a dream. Never even have to put my foot down more then half throttle.

graybeardnc

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graybeardnc

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graybeardnc

I do have the factory tow pkg; hitch, cooler, brake controller. But not the tow mirrors. Towing capacity per Ford (FWIW) is 9600 lbs.

blueovelboy

only thing about 3;31 gears is they tend to be a little sluggish when your starting out, then tend to need more motor when you are passing. that's why the eco is such a good motor for that gear's we all know its good to go.
I wonder just how much gas it saves or eats towing as compared to say 3;55 or 3;73 gear sets?

Sirikenewtron

[QUOTE=blueovelboy;
I wonder just how much gas it saves or eats towing as compared to say 3;55 or 3;73 gear sets?[/QUOTE]

I'll be finding out in a couple months, I would think little more when going up Hill or passing.

F-250,LD

The 3.55s give you more power but reduce empty gas mileage a little. The 3.73s more still. The 3.73s will definitely tow better but when empty and highway driving (70-75), the gas mileage will be reduced.

The 3.55s are a compromise of the three.

Towing with any engine and any gears will not get great gas mileage. it's the cost to play.

blueovelboy

ya I get that just wish there was some real way to see if there is a big difference or not.