Eco-Boost guys eat your hearts out

[Edisteve]

Originally Posted by crk112

I'm not sold on the Ecoboost (EDIT: in the half-ton)


Take my truck for example.. 2013 F-150 SuperCrew XLT 5.0L .. tow capacity 7,500lbs and axle gross weights 3900 in front and 3850 in the rear. Payload capacity 1448lbs on the sticker, but I've calculated myuseful payload at closer to 1150 after visiting the scales. My tongue weight is usually around 625-650. My rear axle scales in at 3650-- 200lbs below the gross weight.


Now, take the exact same truck except with an Ecoboost. The only number that changes is tow capacity (11,500lbs in 2013 Ecoboost). Same payload and axle gross weights.... I really can't tow ANY larger a TT despite having 4,000lbs higher "tow capacity".

What does your camper weigh? I have same truck and Wondering if I could safely pull 7600 lb 25RES, 5th wheel.

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by Edisteve

What does your camper weigh? I have same truck and Wondering if I could safely pull 7600 lb 25RES, 5th wheel.

Don't know about either of your trucks, but with a half ton truck the answer would be NO. The pin weight for a 5th is considerably more than a bumper pull, with only 1400-1500 lb payload you'll use up that very quickly with nothing in the RV or truck.

Edit;
The max tow weight advertised by your truck manufacturer means absolutely nothing, the payload posted on YOUR truck is the important number along with axle & tire weights, none of which should ever be exceeded.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Edisteve

What does your camper weigh? I have same truck and Wondering if I could safely pull 7600 lb 25RES, 5th wheel.

The pin weight of a fifth wheel trailer is 20-25% of the trailer weight. If you take the low end (20%) of a 7,600 trailer the pin weight will be 1,520 lbs. More if the pin weight is his effected by the way it's loaded and much more if the 7,600 lbs. is the empty weight.
So that 1/2 ton truck will run out of payload before you factor in the weight of the hitch or the driver.

[Fishsizzle]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

The 2020 F150 Raptor CC 3.5 HO Ecoboost has a payload listed in the Ford specifications chart at 1000 pounds: https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/models/f150-raptor/

While not "typical of F150 payload ratings" both Ford (Raptor) and RAM (Power Wagon) have significantly reduced payload capacity. It comes from the "long travel suspension" which is required to compete in the "Baja environment"... Specialty trucks that obviously are not intended to be the "jack of all trades" especially not towing and carrying....

So, yes, that "1000 pound payload F150 does exist.....

Trust this, we own one