2017 3.5 EB is just silly. I love it.
08-07-2017, 07:18 AM
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2017 3.5 EB is just silly. I love it.
Towing our 20' TT is just....SO EASY with our '17 Screw 3.5EB.
I'll merge onto the highway from a tight radius on-ramp...just punch it. Nice folks merge out of the right lane for me...but by the time I punch it and get up to speed, they're about a buslength behind the trailer.
The torque this truck has, even to overcome the ridiculously poor aerodynamics of both the truck and the TT, is just awesome. I freaking love it.
And averaging 75-77mph, I got 9.5mpg. 93 octane in this tank. Pretty freakin' good IMO.
I'll merge onto the highway from a tight radius on-ramp...just punch it. Nice folks merge out of the right lane for me...but by the time I punch it and get up to speed, they're about a buslength behind the trailer.
The torque this truck has, even to overcome the ridiculously poor aerodynamics of both the truck and the TT, is just awesome. I freaking love it.
And averaging 75-77mph, I got 9.5mpg. 93 octane in this tank. Pretty freakin' good IMO.
Last edited by chimmike; 08-07-2017 at 07:22 AM.
08-07-2017, 10:05 AM
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Seriously. Look at the speed rating on your trailer tires. They probably list 65 as a max speed.
08-07-2017, 10:21 AM
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Towing our 20' TT is just....SO EASY with our '17 Screw 3.5EB.
I'll merge onto the highway from a tight radius on-ramp...just punch it. Nice folks merge out of the right lane for me...but by the time I punch it and get up to speed, they're about a buslength behind the trailer.
The torque this truck has, even to overcome the ridiculously poor aerodynamics of both the truck and the TT, is just awesome. I freaking love it.
And averaging 75-77mph, I got 9.5mpg. 93 octane in this tank. Pretty freakin' good IMO.
I'll merge onto the highway from a tight radius on-ramp...just punch it. Nice folks merge out of the right lane for me...but by the time I punch it and get up to speed, they're about a buslength behind the trailer.
The torque this truck has, even to overcome the ridiculously poor aerodynamics of both the truck and the TT, is just awesome. I freaking love it.
And averaging 75-77mph, I got 9.5mpg. 93 octane in this tank. Pretty freakin' good IMO.
I agree, I pull a 23ft trailer, previously with a Chevy Traverse, now with the EcoBoost, AMAZING. I won't be arrogant and say I don't feel it back there, but it is a pleasure to tow now. This truck has soooo much oomph.
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08-07-2017, 06:47 PM
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Sometimes I think there should be a light trailer towing endorsement on your license, just as you have with a motorcycle endorsement, and CDL. Then maybe people will know the limits of the equipment they're operating.
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08-07-2017, 07:09 PM
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I shake my head everytime I see someone towing towing over 65 mph. ST tires have a max speed rating of only 65 mph with optimum conditions.
Sometimes I think there should be a light trailer towing endorsement on your license, just as you have with a motorcycle endorsement, and CDL. Then maybe people will know the limits of the equipment they're operating.
Sometimes I think there should be a light trailer towing endorsement on your license, just as you have with a motorcycle endorsement, and CDL. Then maybe people will know the limits of the equipment they're operating.
08-07-2017, 07:48 PM
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Carlisle makes N rated trailer tires that are speed rated to 87 mph. I have them on my TT.
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