Lets see your campers being towed
#1831
I went to a Ford dealer and asked him if it is safe to tow in cruise and tow/haul. I had been towing like that and it just seemed too easy......everything was being done for me. I was advised that using cruise and tow/haul is just fine. "Let the truck do the work".......and it does. With the fully loaded Sunline trailer (maxing around 6,000#) I can maintain 60 mph on Allegheny Mountain on Pa. 'pike........the east side of the mountain is a 7 mile uphill stretch, culminating in a tunnel at the very top. The F150 (in cruise) holds a steady 60 mph with no problem, and comfortably.
Just steer, watch for trucks(lots of them) and check out the foliage occasionally. I love it!!!!!!!
Just steer, watch for trucks(lots of them) and check out the foliage occasionally. I love it!!!!!!!
#1832
Senior Member
I went to a Ford dealer and asked him if it is safe to tow in cruise and tow/haul. I had been towing like that and it just seemed too easy......everything was being done for me. I was advised that using cruise and tow/haul is just fine. "Let the truck do the work".......and it does. With the fully loaded Sunline trailer (maxing around 6,000#) I can maintain 60 mph on Allegheny Mountain on Pa. 'pike........the east side of the mountain is a 7 mile uphill stretch, culminating in a tunnel at the very top. The F150 (in cruise) holds a steady 60 mph with no problem, and comfortably.
Just steer, watch for trucks(lots of them) and check out the foliage occasionally. I love it!!!!!!!
Just steer, watch for trucks(lots of them) and check out the foliage occasionally. I love it!!!!!!!
#1833
With my previous trucks, cruise control did bring on lower gears. Going thru the mountains, I would drive manually because the truck was struggling. But I am impressed with how much smarter the cruise seems when towing. Depending on my load, I may lock out sixth gear, but other than that, if conditions allow, I use the cruise while towing.
#1834
ColdWar Vet-USN Shellback
In my ecoboost I run 6th with the cruise on and it is 60-65mph at 1600-1800 rpm. 11.2 mpg on my last outing...2200 miles from STL to Upper State NY and back. Never saw over 3000 rpm in any gear including a 7% grade for 3 miles.
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SkiSmuggs (08-01-2013)
#1835
Senior Member
#1836
ColdWar Vet-USN Shellback
I never get to go down hill...always pull up hill...it seems anyway.
We are flatlanders around here, not very many hills at all.
Yea, I meant on the pulling side of the hills...of course the engine tries to brake for you going down...especially with cruise and Tow Haul on.
I usually try to start out at the top of the hill by not going too fast. I try to slow down long before I get going too fast.
We are flatlanders around here, not very many hills at all.
Yea, I meant on the pulling side of the hills...of course the engine tries to brake for you going down...especially with cruise and Tow Haul on.
I usually try to start out at the top of the hill by not going too fast. I try to slow down long before I get going too fast.
#1837
Senior Member
I never get to go down hill...always pull up hill...it seems anyway.
We are flatlanders around here, not very many hills at all.
Yea, I meant on the pulling side of the hills...of course the engine tries to brake for you going down...especially with cruise and Tow Haul on.
I usually try to start out at the top of the hill by not going too fast. I try to slow down long before I get going too fast.
We are flatlanders around here, not very many hills at all.
Yea, I meant on the pulling side of the hills...of course the engine tries to brake for you going down...especially with cruise and Tow Haul on.
I usually try to start out at the top of the hill by not going too fast. I try to slow down long before I get going too fast.
#1839
Senior Member
#1840
Senior Member
My buddy who traded his 5.4 for a 5.0 pulls a loaded construction trailer that is about 6000#'s and he said the 5.0 out performs and out pulls the 5.4 in every aspect.