2.7 EB Need Advice! Please
04-25-2018, 05:42 PM
#1
2.7 EB Need Advice! Please
Guys,
I have a 2016 F 150 with the 2.7 EB and 3.55 axle. When I bought the truck, we didn't have a camper. Wife wanted a camper, got a camper. It's a 2017 Jayco that weighs 6500 pounds dry. I figure loaded it will be around 7000 pounds. I have an after market brake controller installed.
From the camper lot to home is about 15 miles each way. Towed it twice and the truck seemed to pull it well. Going to install a set of Timbrens on the rear to help with squatting and handling.
My question is, can this truck handle this load? Wife has 5 camping trips planned this summer, all between 30 minutes and 3 hours away.
I'm kind of worried about wear and tear on the engine and trans.
Do you guys think this truck will do fine or should I try and bite the bullet and get into a 3.5 EB or V8 with the tow package?
Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it
J
I have a 2016 F 150 with the 2.7 EB and 3.55 axle. When I bought the truck, we didn't have a camper. Wife wanted a camper, got a camper. It's a 2017 Jayco that weighs 6500 pounds dry. I figure loaded it will be around 7000 pounds. I have an after market brake controller installed.
From the camper lot to home is about 15 miles each way. Towed it twice and the truck seemed to pull it well. Going to install a set of Timbrens on the rear to help with squatting and handling.
My question is, can this truck handle this load? Wife has 5 camping trips planned this summer, all between 30 minutes and 3 hours away.
I'm kind of worried about wear and tear on the engine and trans.
Do you guys think this truck will do fine or should I try and bite the bullet and get into a 3.5 EB or V8 with the tow package?
Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it
J
04-25-2018, 05:53 PM
#2
Just like every other “can I Tow this?” Thread, you have to post your numbers.
Unless you have a higher payload, lower optioned XL you are probably over payload. And I can guarantee you will have way more than 600lb of weight loaded into the Camper. Figure at least 1000 and that’s without filling the fresh water tank.
My advice - go get a high payload 3.5.
I just ordered a heavy duty payload for this very reason. Current trailer is 6000 and expect it to grow in the future. No way am I putting my family at risk with an overloaded vehicle.
Unless you have a higher payload, lower optioned XL you are probably over payload. And I can guarantee you will have way more than 600lb of weight loaded into the Camper. Figure at least 1000 and that’s without filling the fresh water tank.
My advice - go get a high payload 3.5.
I just ordered a heavy duty payload for this very reason. Current trailer is 6000 and expect it to grow in the future. No way am I putting my family at risk with an overloaded vehicle.
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Jamie Garber (04-25-2018)
04-25-2018, 06:14 PM
#3
Understand. And thanks for the reply.
More exact numbers:
TT Dry weight is rated at 6005
Hitch weight 645
I weighed it at a scale with truck, GCWR 11930 dry.
I don't plan on pulling it with water in the tanks
My truck has the XLT Sport package
Of course using a WDH
More exact numbers:
TT Dry weight is rated at 6005
Hitch weight 645
I weighed it at a scale with truck, GCWR 11930 dry.
I don't plan on pulling it with water in the tanks
My truck has the XLT Sport package
Of course using a WDH
04-25-2018, 06:16 PM
#4
I agree, post all numbers of your F150 and the max GCVW of that trailer and this will help churn up some better numbers for theoretical results. If you got deep pockets, IMHO, I'd move up to the 3.5 and get max tow and hdpp with two mirrors at the minimum. YMMV.
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Jamie Garber (04-25-2018)
04-25-2018, 06:35 PM
#5
My truck is rated to pull 7500 pounds and a GCWR of 12800. So it would be maxing out the capabilities as such. I wish my pockets were deep, I'd already have the F250 I really want! 
04-25-2018, 06:46 PM
#6
Senile member
You need to measure the frontal area of the trailer per the owners manual as well. It's not just weight, aerodynamics are a big factor.
7500lbs is max tow capacity. Read your owner's manual and the hundreds of threads in this section on figuring towing capacity!
7500lbs is max tow capacity. Read your owner's manual and the hundreds of threads in this section on figuring towing capacity!
04-25-2018, 06:56 PM
#7
I easily pack 1000lb in my camper. Tarps, tools, carpets, canopy, toys, grill, chairs, tables, spares, wood. That doesn’t include any of the heavy stuff, like bicycles, fire wood... man the list goes on.
Do yourself a favor and upgrade your truck or downgrade your trailer.
Lou
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chimmike (04-25-2018)
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04-25-2018, 07:07 PM
#8
I see you posted right before me by a minute. Honestly that number is too close even for me. I will agree with sweetlou, upgrade the truck or downgrade the trailer. The sweet spot of that tongue should be at %13 of the max wet weight of the trailer. Then start subtracting your "payload' sticker to that %13 tongue weight, then keep subtracting numbers with stuff you're gonna bring along, etc. I'll wager a beer or even two that you'll reach your max payload before anything else 
04-25-2018, 07:54 PM
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04-25-2018, 08:10 PM
#10
Ok....
Riddle me this one. It might sound incredibly ignorant, please forgive me. But take the same F150 and put the 3.5 or coyote in it .. wouldn't it still be the same trans, axles, etc?
so what limits the 2.7 so much? The 2.7 has more hp and torque than most V8's not that long ago.
Thanks guys..... I really appreciate all your input .
so what limits the 2.7 so much? The 2.7 has more hp and torque than most V8's not that long ago.
Thanks guys..... I really appreciate all your input .