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Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-16-2012, 04:34 AM
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Posted By mikenannie
Since we only pull 5000 lbs currently with our ST...

Since we only pull 5000 lbs currently with our ST 20 CK, we bought the Eco. We bought that truck with the thought that someday in the future, we may want a little bigger trailer, and we didn't want...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-15-2012, 12:22 PM
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Posted By mikenannie
The tires say max 50 psi on the side wall. But...

The tires say max 50 psi on the side wall. But the Ford manual says to never inflate beyond the psi on the door jam sticker (35 psi) regardless of what the tire says. I was tempted on the last trip...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-15-2012, 11:40 AM
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Posted By mikenannie
I'm curious. What do you mean it's no fun in the...

I'm curious. What do you mean it's no fun in the wind?

I've noticed that for me, the trailer seems to float from side to side on windy days. Not sure if it's the lighter truck springs, 35 psi in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-13-2012, 09:13 AM
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Posted By mikenannie
Old Farmer. I believe you have to add the HD...

Old Farmer. I believe you have to add the HD Payload option and it's not obvious how to do that on the website. I believe you have to first select the 3.73 rear end before the HD Payload option will...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-13-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
Interesting. I wonder why they can't put the...

Interesting. I wonder why they can't put the chrome package on an f150 with the HD package?Mark5w, let us all know how well your new truck pulls your new 5er!

Congratulations, sounds like a great...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-13-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
Old Farmer, while camping in Ludington,Michigan a...

Old Farmer, while camping in Ludington,Michigan a week ago we had a guy next to us pulling a 5th wheel with an Ecoboost. He had this 5th wheel
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-25-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
BWS - no storm, just good discussion. The more we...

BWS - no storm, just good discussion. The more we discuss, the more we all learn.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-25-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
All true Rick. My guess is that BWS is below the...

All true Rick. My guess is that BWS is below the GCWR which is somewhere in the 17000 lb area. As he stated, he is within the limits of his vehicle having weighed his setup on a scale. If you look at...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-24-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
I don't see the issue. If BWS has the payload...

I don't see the issue. If BWS has the payload capacity, he has verified his weights on a CAT scale and they are within the limits specified by the truck manufacturer, what is the issue?

The heavy...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-24-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
Art, good points. There will never be a tow...

Art, good points.

There will never be a tow vehicle that fits the needs of every person who tows 'something'.

You're correct about the Ecoboost stats. It's also able to tow, due to that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-23-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
I always calculate mpg by hand. Mike

I always calculate mpg by hand.

Mike
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-22-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,027
Posted By mikenannie
We bought a 2012 Ecoboost 3 weeks ago. We have...

We bought a 2012 Ecoboost 3 weeks ago. We have about 1700 miles on it so far and love it. Only one short trip towing our ST 20 CK so far, 30 miles or so, and it towed beautifully.

Mixed driving we...
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