plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
BIL has a 5 liter in a ccsb fx4. Duratracs in factory size he claims 18mpg average, and he doesnt drive slow.
Most affordable, fuel efficient 4x4 set up
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Martinjmpr
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If you aren't planning on pulling a heavy trailer I think the 3.5 Ecoboost would be the way to go.
Assuming you don't need to carry adult passengers on a regular basis you could get by with a super cab/6.5' bed combo which would be much more comfortable to sleep in than the tight, confined bed of a compact truck (been there, done that!)
Assuming you don't need to carry adult passengers on a regular basis you could get by with a super cab/6.5' bed combo which would be much more comfortable to sleep in than the tight, confined bed of a compact truck (been there, done that!)
Explorerinil
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I drive that exact same truck every day, it’s a 2018 with 3:30 gears, I’m lucky to get over 15 on the highway.
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Uhhhh... you do realize that the 3.5 comes with the highest tow rating....lol. It hands down out pulls the 2.7 and 5.0.
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My work truck has the 5.0 with 3.55 rear end. Empty it gets about 17-18 doing 70-75 As pictured it gets 15-16 doing the same speed.
The new ones with the 10 speed and revamped 5.0 do better.
(Yes, I fixed the chain. That was a field expedient fix to get a short distance down the road)
The new ones with the 10 speed and revamped 5.0 do better.
(Yes, I fixed the chain. That was a field expedient fix to get a short distance down the road)
Rove Adventures
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If I get a F-150 undecided on the engine, but would def. be getting the super cab and 6.5' box!
Explorerinil
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I drive an 18 with the 5.0 and 10 speed trans for work... get the v6
Rove Adventures
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What are peoples opinions on roof top tents vs truck canopies to sleep in, one thing with a truck a canopy I have been thinking about is how much dust will get in it on gravel roads?
Rove Adventures
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For you the 2.7 would be perfect. (Unless you need to tow more than 7,500 pounds, or want to make 500hp at the rear wheels)
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I'd go with the canopy. Nothing to set up, no wet canvas when it rains, animals can't get in, and it won't nuke your fuel economy.
llamalander
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With a bit of work, you can seal your shell fairly well. The tailgate will need the most attention then the bed corners and the odd holes under the top rails. The ease and versatility of a shell (and cost) seem to make it a much better choice than a tent, especially if you have enough room to sit up. The cost of mounting a tent and securing whatever you want to keep in your bed is not insignificant either.
Rove Adventures
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Yeah I wont be towing anything, it will be my daily driver in the city, good amount of highway to get to spots, gravel roads and some trails. Just not sure about the Eco boosts yet, it seems like most people either love them or hate them lol
Rove Adventures
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Good points!