|
06-09-2015, 07:41 AM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Starke
Posts: 20
|
another "can I tow it"?
Hey guys just wanted to get some feedback. I have pretty much decided but wanted to get your opinions. I have a 2010 Ford Superduty -F250 crew cab 4x4 5.4 L and was looking at the 28BHBE. I am close to max depending on how we load it. The weak link in this equation is the 5.4 anyone tow something similar with this setup? If so, I would value your opinions.
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 07:43 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 6,177
|
| close...
|
v
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 07:48 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 6,177
|
I don't have a problem at all towing this beast. Prolly close to 8500 lbs. W/1250 hitch weight.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 11:03 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 885
|
Close to max what? Towing capacity or payload?
You should have no problems with that trailer and TV combo.
The 5.4 is up to the task. It is pretty bullet proof other than the two piece spark plugs. (Not sure if that is a 2010 issue still).
Rev it up and you will have no problems.
Cheers
__________________
2014 Jayco Swift 281BHS, 300W Solar!
2015 F250 XLT 4x4 Crew Cab, Short box, 6.2 gas
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 11:11 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 885
|
Jayco 28BHBE GVWR is 9250lbs
Approximately 1200lbs tongue weight loaded to max.
What are the ratings for your truck?
2010 Towing guide says 9300lbs tow rating with 3.73 axle and 11,300lbs with the 4.10 axle ratio.
Could be close depending on what gearing you have.
__________________
2014 Jayco Swift 281BHS, 300W Solar!
2015 F250 XLT 4x4 Crew Cab, Short box, 6.2 gas
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 11:49 AM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Blaine
Posts: 294
|
My 2005 f150 5.4l sucked at towing. It would have a spark plug fail the last two times I towed with itthat was with only 15000miles on the replacement plugs. Also it was a dog turning 3000rpm going 65mph. However it had 3:55 for gears... getting to freeway speeds was a joke if it had any kind of incline. The trailer weighs only 5000lb loaded. Don't get me started on the cam phasers knock. Funny thing is my new truck knocks less and it's a diesel.
__________________
2014 6.6L Duramax 2500hd CrewCab
2018 5th wheel on its way
2011 x23b (sold)
05 f150 5.4 v8 (sold)
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 12:03 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 6,177
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Subaru297
Close to max what? Towing capacity or payload?
You should have no problems with that trailer and TV combo.
The 5.4 is up to the task. It is pretty bullet proof other than the two piece spark plugs. (Not sure if that is a 2010 issue still).
Rev it up and you will have no problems.
Cheers
|
"Close" to the same scenario! Just a different engine. No problems towing.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 12:04 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 6,177
|
Ennis...you should be fine. No worries. Just make sure you have the proper equipment.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
|
|
|
06-09-2015, 06:24 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Blaine
Posts: 294
|
Beware the 3/4 ton is up for the challenge not the motor. If you like the trailer buy it but plan in your budget a bigger engine. Imho
__________________
2014 6.6L Duramax 2500hd CrewCab
2018 5th wheel on its way
2011 x23b (sold)
05 f150 5.4 v8 (sold)
|
|
|
06-10-2015, 07:19 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Jersey
Posts: 310
|
Disregard my previous reply,i read weights wrong.i erased to try to save grace,lol.Jayco says 6100 lbs DRY with 610 hitch weight.I think your only weak link would be the engine,but they are pretty stout engines and it should be up to it.Worst case you put 4,10 gears in or Supercharge it like the lightning. I pulled a 20 ft trailer with skid steer for years doing side jobs and it pulled fine
__________________
06 2500 Duramax. Air lift 5000 air bags,Equalizer WDH, EFI live,fass fuel system,4" straight pipe
2015 Jayco Eagle Premier 314BHDS
IBEW local 94 Electrical Worker
|
|
|
06-11-2015, 09:33 AM
|
#11
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Kalamazoo
Posts: 5
|
I pull a 2013 25BHS with a F150 with the 5.4L that's not that much lighter than the 2015 28BHBE. We don't have any problems with power at all. Infact we have been eyeing a F250 with the 5.4 for the additional payload.
You won't win any races, but let the engine rev up to its powerband and you'll be fine. We do a reasonable 60-65mph on the freeway though, not the 75mph speed demons that fly past me haha! I feel like some people expect the get-up-and-go to be the same as untrailered and it is just not going to happen. There's a 7,000 trailer behind you, take it easy lol.
|
|
|
06-11-2015, 09:55 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bartonville
Posts: 513
|
OK. Am I the only one reading this that wonders why someone would buy a 3/4-ton truck with a 5.4L engine? Some day, a larger, heavier trailer may be desired and then that engine would be insufficient.
In late 2006 I bought my 2500HD with the 6.0L Vortec engine - 4:10 rear end and 4-speed auto transmission with TC lockup clutch. It towed my Outback TT admirably (6700# max weight). But I certainly wish I had the Duramax/Allison setup now, with my 32RLDS, which has a dry weight equal to the max weight of the Outback. I weigh in at a tad over 9000# and get a miserable 7.5 mpg on flat ground - and wishing I had more power.
IF you can afford it - when you buy the F250, try to get the diesel engine. It will be more expensive, but you will not regret it - especially when you get that 3-foot-itis in a few years and want a new TT.
Just my opinion.
__________________
Scoutr2 (Mike)
2015 Jay Flight 32RLDS Elite
2012 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab LTZ (6.6L Duramax/Allison)
Equalizer Hitch (1200# bars)
|
|
|
06-11-2015, 10:33 AM
|
#13
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Kalamazoo
Posts: 5
|
That's a valid point scout, but I believe he already owns the truck and is considering a larger sized trailer
|
|
|
06-11-2015, 10:36 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bartonville
Posts: 513
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric0508
That's a valid point scout, but I believe he already owns the truck and is considering a larger sized trailer
|
Yep. Went back and re-read the original post. I mis-understood.
__________________
Scoutr2 (Mike)
2015 Jay Flight 32RLDS Elite
2012 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab LTZ (6.6L Duramax/Allison)
Equalizer Hitch (1200# bars)
|
|
|
06-11-2015, 10:41 AM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,712
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by nwminnesota
Beware the 3/4 ton is up for the challenge not the motor. If you like the trailer buy it but plan in your budget a bigger engine. Imho
|
I thought the same thing.
__________________
2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|