8' X 24' enclosed trailer ... weight 3220 lbs plus about 1500 lbs of tools ..averaged 9.5 mpg

 

I average 9 mpg with my Tracer (6,700 dry) but I've come to learn that it is all aerodynamics. Similar weight with a boat, guys are getting 12-13 mpg. I am pretty much pulling a parachute!

FWIW, my 2010 4.6 3v 4x4 Screw did about the same MPG. Acceleration however was non-existent.

 

9200 lbs

 

WESTERNSTAR301- How does the truck handle that load????

 

My last truck was an '06 F350 Powerstroke and honestly I can hardly tell a difference between the two. The Powerchoke had a bit more pulling power on the hills, because of the greater tourque I would assume, but the PS only had 325 Hp I believe. I am using a weight distributing hitch now with my 150 which I didn't have with the 350. I was surprised how solidly it steers, meaning no wander with the 150 and WD hitch. My rear sags about an inch while the front sags about 3/4 inch now with WD hitch. I only have 860lbs tounge weight though, about %9.6, because thats where the bobcat lines up the best on the front for the tie down points. I can drive 120Km/Hr down the freeway with no wandering whatsoever and it feels totally planted.

 

Bobcat is ~7000 and trailer is ~2200 lbs.

 

WESTERNSTAR301- Thanks for the info! I was questioning because right now I am towing a travel trailer that weights about 4600LB and I am trading it in tomorrow for one that weighs 7300LB. So I am curious as to how the truck is going to handle it. I am also going from a 27ft to a 34 ft in length. I live in West Virginia, so there are some nice long steep mountains to climb. So I feel that this is going to be a good test for my EB.

 

I just picked up my EB last week and the season is already over but next year I'll be towing my Z06 to tracks around the upper midwest.

 

hey hey scooter!

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Hey buddy.

 

Not to get too off topic but can someone explain the XTR package? I've seen quite a few on this forum and here in Minnesota, but I've never heard of it.

I get the impression it is a Canada-only package? As I said I've seen some here in Minnesota but we're obviously right next to Canada.

Is it just like the Northland Edition on the XLT?

I'm more of a Lariat or FX4 guy but I'm just curious.

 

I just googled it real quick and this is what came up from blueovalforums.com

"XTR has been a Canadian tradition since the 10th gen F150. It is simply a Canadian version of the "XLT Chome Package" from the US, Although it is technically a trim level here rather than an option. It is easily the best selling trim level around where I live. It adds $2000 to the price of an XLT and consists of Chrome step bars, chrome 18" wheels, chrome door handle pullers, unique chrome grille and more."

 

^ ouch, for 2k, Id rather do without all that chrome. you can get some great aftermarket wheels and tires for 2k.

 

18 ft dovetail car trailer with a 1955 Buick Roadmaster. Trailer = 1500lbs, car = 4600 lbs. Never feel it behind the truck. pulls much better than my old 07 F150 with the 5.4.