Towing Pickup ?

John Lang · 05-15-2012, 08:19 AM

Has anybody tried a 150 Ford Eco-Boost V-6, twin turbo for towing an enclosed trailer of about 11,000 # ? I've been looking at a new P.U , and I liked the Ford that I tried as a Demo, but I'm leary if that would hold up pulling my trailer ! The Ford is rated to pull up to 11,300 # ! My Dodge is 16 years old , and has 327,000 mi, but the body is starting to show it's age ! The Cummins runs perfect ! Anybody got any ideas ?..Thanks, John

Mike Pearson · 05-15-2012, 08:28 AM

There is no way that I would tow an 11,000 lb trailer with a 1/2 ton truck. It may have the power to actually pull the load but the brakes and suspension wont be up to the task. Your best bet for a trailer that heavy is another dually or spend a little money on your existing truck to make it look and drive like new again. You just cant beat a dually diesel for the job. I dont think you would ever get 300,000 miles of life from a V-6 towing that kind of load.

Charlie A · 05-15-2012, 08:47 AM

Repaint the Dodge!

CycloneFE · 05-15-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by John Lang

Has anybody tried a 150 Ford Eco-Boost V-6, twin turbo for towing an enclosed trailer of about 11,000 # ? I've been looking at a new P.U , and I liked the Ford that I tried as a Demo, but I'm leary if that would hold up pulling my trailer ! The Ford is rated to pull up to 11,300 # ! My Dodge is 16 years old , and has 327,000 mi, but the body is starting to show it's age ! The Cummins runs perfect ! Anybody got any ideas ?..Thanks, John

I have read the same stuff, and even being a Ford guy, I was skeptical, did an internet search and there a lot of issues (motor wise) when towing the described weights. I agree with the rest, stick with the Dodge. I own an F-350. As discussed in other threads I feel the biggest thing is the brakes. Half ton trucks just don't have the brakes to stop over 10k safely.

Phillip marvetz · 05-15-2012, 12:22 PM

There was another thread about this last year, General opinion was negative. You might be o.k with a light car on a open trailer but at the weight you would be towing it's a safe bet you would end up in the hospital.

05-15-2012, 08:19 AM	#1
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Towing Pickup ? Has anybody tried a 150 Ford Eco-Boost V-6, twin turbo for towing an enclosed trailer of about 11,000 # ? I've been looking at a new P.U , and I liked the Ford that I tried as a Demo, but I'm leary if that would hold up pulling my trailer ! The Ford is rated to pull up to 11,300 # ! My Dodge is 16 years old , and has 327,000 mi, but the body is starting to show it's age ! The Cummins runs perfect ! Anybody got any ideas ?..Thanks, John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

05-15-2012, 08:28 AM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Towing Pickup ? There is no way that I would tow an 11,000 lb trailer with a 1/2 ton truck. It may have the power to actually pull the load but the brakes and suspension wont be up to the task. Your best bet for a trailer that heavy is another dually or spend a little money on your existing truck to make it look and drive like new again. You just cant beat a dually diesel for the job. I dont think you would ever get 300,000 miles of life from a V-6 towing that kind of load. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

05-15-2012, 08:47 AM	#3
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Towing Pickup ? Repaint the Dodge!

05-15-2012, 12:22 PM	#5
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Towing Pickup ? There was another thread about this last year, General opinion was negative. You might be o.k with a light car on a open trailer but at the weight you would be towing it's a safe bet you would end up in the hospital. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder