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Old 02-01-2016, 12:43 PM   #81
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I average about 10mpg while towing, sometimes a little better and sometimes a little worse depending on conditions but I would say 10mpg is average.

We don't carry a lot, I usually carry about 1/2 tank fresh water for travel restroom stops, myself (180lbs), wife (110lbs don't tell her I put her weight on here!), 3 young kids, scooters and small bicycles.

I have also found the trans braking in the tow haul mode far superior to my 2014 RAM 1500 that I traded for this truck to get higher payload. We can come down Blewett Pass is Washington about 4,500ft and barely need to apply the brakes as the trans downshifts to hold us between 55 and 60mph. We have been very happy with our setup especially once I replaced the "P" tires with "E" load tires, I know this does not affect payload ratings but it def gets rid of the marshmellow feeling of passenger tires.
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Same story for me. 2014 Ecoboost Max Tow with 3:73. Same MPG as you with two kids and a dog. I literally don't carry anything in the bed of my truck when towing and feel really safe with our set up. Still have the stock P tires, but changing them out for some LT's before this season. Glad to hear it made a difference for you Blue, hoping the same for me.
Did either of you get the Max Payload package as well as Max Towing?
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Old 02-01-2016, 01:58 PM   #82
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Mine is not a "Max Payload" those are very elusive to find, I have not seen one in person. My yellow sticker on the door is 1780lbs. for payload.
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Old 02-01-2016, 02:02 PM   #83
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Same story for me. 2014 Ecoboost Max Tow with 3:73. Same MPG as you with two kids and a dog. I literally don't carry anything in the bed of my truck when towing and feel really safe with our set up. Still have the stock P tires, but changing them out for some LT's before this season. Glad to hear it made a difference for you Blue, hoping the same for me.
I think you will be very happy with the change in tires. I went with the 285/65/18 BFGoodrich K/O2's and it is night and day difference. I keep them at 48psi when not towing and air them up to 65psi when towing or heavy loads. Nice quiet tire on the highway, comfortable/smooth ride for a E tire and no real loss of MPG from the heavier weight. They are not cheap ($1,200 out the door at Discount Tire) but worth it to us.
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Old 02-01-2016, 02:34 PM   #84
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Mine is Max Tow only. I wanted a FX4, so all the bells and whistles add up to no heavy payload option. I think my yellow sticker is 1657 payload. I would love a Power Stroke, but the only time this thing is used like a truck is when we camp, otherwise around town daily driver.

Blue I am thinking about 285 as well. Any different look or is it negligible? Any rubbing at full turn?
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Old 02-01-2016, 03:00 PM   #85
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Blue I am thinking about 285 as well. Any different look or is it negligible? Any rubbing at full turn?
I think it looks better than the stock size, not much different but adds just a little "beefier" look to the truck. No rubbing whatsoever, nowhere near any issues with clearances. If I get out of the office before dark I will take a pic and post
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Old 02-01-2016, 05:03 PM   #86
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Here are some pics of my truck with the 285'sClick image for larger version

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Old 02-01-2016, 06:29 PM   #87
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Here are some pics of my truck with the 285'sAttachment 9966
Thank you for the responses. I checked your trailer out and it looks like we basically have the same set up. I've been thinking about 285/65/18 and I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a set of Michelin LTX/AT. Good looking truck.
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Old 02-02-2016, 02:41 PM   #88
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Question for you 2. What do you think the payload would be if you had the max payload option?

Before I bought my GMC, I looked at the Fords but could not find a max tow and max payload, so I went with GM. Payload is 2015.

Also thinking of "E" tires. Have ~2,500 kms on the Goodyears that came with the truck (before putting snows on) and not sure if I am going to switch in the spring. Plus my snows are on black rims and I prefer the look so I might be talking new rims and tires.......
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Old 02-02-2016, 03:42 PM   #89
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I know the 2014 heavy payload brought the GVWR up to 8,200lbs. My sticker says 7650 GVWR. Exact payload is dependent on the options. Basically it was available with XL and XLT models. Actually I think there was a way to get it with the Lariat, but it was as basic as could be. I'm not sure about the new models.
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Old 02-02-2016, 06:20 PM   #90
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If I remember correctly I believe there is a member who has this package on an XLT trim and his sticker says 2,200 for payload. But like has already been said trim and options will affect this number.
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