2.7 EcoBoost for towing? Anybody have one and can comment?

[Martinjmpr]

So you're planning on saving money by buying a $30,000 used truck?

Fuel economy is a factor. It's not the most important factor, but it's not unimportant either.

Just by way of reference, I put about 13,000 miles on the truck last year. For a little over half of those miles there was a trailer behind it.

I'd be driving those miles whether I have a new truck or an old beater, so yes, MPG and fuel costs are a consideration.

And you might be tempted to say "just keep what you've got and save the money for gas" - I've said that myself.

Right up to the point where I was stranded by the side of the road, 300 miles from home with a blown transmission.



Contrary to the message on my shirt. I was certainly NOT a "happy camper" at this point.