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Old 03-27-2016, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bigcitymike
New to the trailer towing world. I haven't see too many 5th wheels (smaller ones) being pulled by a 1/2 ton trucks. See thousands that are pulled by the 2500/3000 crowd. What if any are the pros and cons vs a typical bumper/hitch pull trailer?
The main reason I went with a 5th wheel is so I can tow my little aluminum boat behind it. Can't double tow with a bumper pull where I live. The trailer has a GVWR of 4700lbs so the truck can easily handle my 1500lb boat too.

Pros
They handle better
Shorter overall package
Can double tow in most places

Cons
You lose the use of the box when towing.
Less head room in the main bedroom (in a small one)
Hard to find one small enough and light enough. Any of the new ones are to heavy to double tow with a half ton. You have to be very careful that the pin wright does not exceed your payload.
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Old 03-27-2016, 12:56 PM
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What brand of tire? How old?
Originally Posted by ColbyL
That's some tough luck. Can see you have put a lot of work into the truck. What tire (make, etc) was that? Could a better tire have survived?
Power King Tow Master, three users old. I suspect I hit something with the sidewall. Zoom in on the tire pic on the inner sidewall and it appears to be a puncture of some type. Will know more when I get the carcass off the rim. Also have emailed a tire engineer for help determining cause of failure. It was instant. Boom. Looked in mirror. Saw debris. Tpms started screeching. All within 3-5 seconds.
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Old 03-28-2016, 09:16 PM
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Just started to rain or I would of had more/better pics

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Old 03-28-2016, 11:07 PM
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Just started to rain or I would of had more/better pics

There's some pricey merchandise sitting along that back row in that pic.

Ingot Silver matches pretty good. Aluminum body meet aluminum body.
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Old 03-28-2016, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vvent10
Does anyone know what the factory measurement for the ground to rear fender on a 12 screw is supposed to be I feel like mine is real low 37.3/4 my buddy's 15 is 39.5

Not sure if the one you want is here-- last few pages of the brochure. Change year in URL to get 2013s for example.

http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...stalCode=92618

http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...stalCode=92618
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Old 03-30-2016, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CaptRon53
2013 FX2 SCrew max tow with Jayco White Hawk 27DSRL
How does that EB do pulling that White Hawk I have the same set up except I'm doing it with a 5.0. I've got 5.55 gears so I lock out 6th gear. I think my next truck will be an EB.
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Old 03-30-2016, 11:12 AM
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Does anyone tow with ecoboost and a tuner if so which one I'm looking at sct live wire
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Old 03-30-2016, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by vvent10
Does anyone tow with ecoboost and a tuner if so which one I'm looking at sct live wire
More to do with the tune than the tuner. I think most would recommend SCT either livewire or x4 and go with 5* or MPT for your tune.
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Old 03-31-2016, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by vvent10
Does anyone tow with ecoboost and a tuner if so which one I'm looking at sct live wire
I tow a 10,000lb 5th wheel with my 14 eco boost with no tuner and it tows great. Just need to upgrade to E rated tires and timbrens
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Old 03-31-2016, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Canuk13
I tow a 10,000lb 5th wheel with my 14 eco boost with no tuner and it tows great. Just need to upgrade to E rated tires and timbrens
Thanks for the input I know the truck can tow no problem I was just wondering if it's worth the money to get one will you really save on fuel. Is the power worth it. I really like that they have a boost gauge that's the one thing this truck is missing
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