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Leo B
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Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Topic: Tow vehicle Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 5:30pm |
Thanks David, looking forward to it! We have kept the Grand Caravan. But now we will be exploring those spots "down the beach" at Capre Hatteras that have the real big fish
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 2:40pm |
Originally posted by Leo B
We just upgraded to an F -150 Super cab with the 5.0 in it. Can't wait to see how it tows. |
I predict 2 things:
1. You will like it and,
2. You will have one of those "Ah ha" moments (so that's what the folks with the full size V8 vehicles are talking about). Though your Caravan is no slouch.
Congratulations!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 1:27pm |
We just upgraded to an F -150 Super cab with the 5.0 in it. Can't wait to see how it tows.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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2rsinapod
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Joined: 29 Apr 2014
Location: s/w Ontario
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Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 8:15am |
I pull with 2017 F150 2.7L ecoboost. Best tow vehicle I've ever had. 6 speed tranny with tow mode works great. 8K km trip to Newfoundland averaged about 16 L/100 kms.(17.75 MPG imp. or 14.7 MPG US). As low as 12 L/100kms to high of 20L/100kms, depending on hills and wind of course.
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'15 r-pod 178
'17 F150 2.7L ecoboost
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GlueGuy
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Joined: 15 May 2017
Location: N. California
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Posted: 26 May 2017 at 9:48pm |
Originally posted by Bugout
Thanks for 4.6 info. I don't think I want 5.6 trying to stay on budget.ford looked good but want a v8 .plus long term Toyota man |
We pull with a Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost. It has power to spare, and pulls the R-pod like it is nothing. It has > 10,000 lb towing capacity.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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bigbearcraig
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Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 6:38pm |
The 5.7 Tundra comes with a complete tow package including hitch, brake controllers, and wiring. The 5.7 also has better resale value too.
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Bugout
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Location: S caroline
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Posted: 08 Apr 2017 at 1:55pm |
Towed for the first time today. I can now say.you don't even know it's back there
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Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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furpod
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Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 3:44pm |
Originally posted by Bugout
Thanks for 4.6 info. I don't think I want 5.6 trying to stay on budget.ford looked good but want a v8 .plus long term Toyota man |
F 150 has several engine options, including a V8. The coyote 5.0 rocks.. BUT DO NOT discount the 3.5 ecoboost without driving one. Really.
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Bugout
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Posted: 03 Apr 2017 at 2:53pm |
I did it 2017 Toyota Tundra.new baby loves her gas.
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Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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Bugout
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Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 10:34am |
Thanks for 4.6 info. I don't think I want 5.6 trying to stay on budget.ford looked good but want a v8 .plus long term Toyota man
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Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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