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11-17-2020, 07:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Trailer: Looking to buy 2020 Escape 21
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye Ed
So here's what I've read here about options for attaching an Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection to an F-150:
- There are two versions of the Anderson hitch, rail-mounted and gooseneck ball-mounted.
- Ford doesn't offer some options for the F-150 that come on the F-250/Super Duty.
- There is no factory F-150 option for either rail mounts or gooseneck ball mounts.
- There are various aftermarket kits that install either rails or gooseneck mounts in a F-150.
- The steel rail mounted Andersen hitch takes up less space in the truck bed than the aluminum gooseneck ball-mounted version but leaves two rails remain permanently attached to the truck bed, even when the matching Andersen hitch is removed.
Hope I got that right. Anything I missed?
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Thats exactly what I got out of it too... ty
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11-18-2020, 01:58 AM
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#202
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: McCall, Idaho
Trailer: Escape 21C -2020 and 2003 Aliner
Posts: 54
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ford 150 or equvalent IE -- dodge ram 150
good discussion but could someone post MPG with a trailer and without-- i am looking at options -- for TV --- someone that actually figures out their MPG rather than rely on the onboard computed mileage --- i come up less MPG on my prius when i calculate by hand-- thanx in advance --
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11-18-2020, 02:31 AM
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#203
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,122
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Quote:
Originally Posted by quidoi
good discussion but could someone post MPG with a trailer and without-- i am looking at options -- for TV --- someone that actually figures out their MPG rather than rely on the onboard computed mileage --- i come up less MPG on my prius when i calculate by hand-- thanx in advance --
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phew, I used to track my mileage. the old f250 diesel pig doesn't get the best mileage (actually it did better when I got it and it had a 'tune' in it, but that got reset), but it gets us there, and thats good enough. I'd never use it as a daily driver.
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11-18-2020, 09:15 AM
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#204
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by quidoi
good discussion but could someone post MPG with a trailer and without-- i am looking at options -- for TV --- someone that actually figures out their MPG rather than rely on the onboard computed mileage --- i come up less MPG on my prius when i calculate by hand-- thanx in advance --
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2015 F150 / 2 Wheel Drive / 3.5 EcoBoost / 3.55 Axle / 6 speed transmission / Towing a 2019 5.0 TA
I try driving 62 - 63 MPH (probably spend 50% of mileage at this speed). I drive in the 70's if we want to make time or when traffic is heavy. I don't like traffic building behind me or needing to slow down when wanting to get by me so I keep up with the traffic when on busy roads.
Sept/Oct 2019 trip 13 tank average 13.876 actual - computer said 14.725
Sept/Oct 2020 trip 9 tank average 14.393 actual - didn't do the computer
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11-18-2020, 10:12 AM
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#205
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,210
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What octane?
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11-18-2020, 10:22 AM
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#206
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
What octane?
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I just use regular (87 octane), I do not use 88 octane (I believe that is 15% ethanol while 87 is 10%). I think Ford recommends 87 octane.
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11-18-2020, 12:52 PM
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#207
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by quidoi
good discussion but could someone post MPG with a trailer and without-- i am looking at options -- for TV --- someone that actually figures out their MPG rather than rely on the onboard computed mileage --- i come up less MPG on my prius when i calculate by hand-- thanx in advance --
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I hope you understand that 2 different people driving the same vehicle could easily get a much greater spread in mileage than your calculated versus indicted mileage. That said on my F150XL (2016, 6 speed, 2.7 Ecoboost, 3:55 axle, crew cab) the discrepancy between calculated and indicated mileage was always within 1.5 mpg. I stopped worrying about. Towing I’ve done as good as 15 and as bad as 12.5. Not towing general every day is 16- 19, highway and driving in Florida (flat and lots of 50mph limits) I’ve gotten 26 mpg. I was really surprised by that , but it held up for several tanks. Now what this means for you, not much unless your truck is the exact same configuration as mine and our driving habits are the same. For instance I religiously use the tow mode when towing, hardly ever use the sport mode (and never if the wife is sitting next to me), don’t believe in long warm up times in cold weather. Just a difference here can impact mileage.
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11-18-2020, 01:56 PM
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#208
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: McCall, Idaho
Trailer: Escape 21C -2020 and 2003 Aliner
Posts: 54
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Mileage input on TV
I want to thank you all who responded --- will be looking to drive mostly a truck without towing and good mileage ( my 2004 tundra might get 15mpg and 11- 12 towing) looking to upgrade for mileage and towing - can i have both? also a truck with least amount of maintenance--- so i appreciate the input....
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11-18-2020, 04:13 PM
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#209
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: North Van., British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19, sold; 2019 Escape 21, Sept. 2019
Posts: 8,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chotch
the discrepancy between calculated and indicated mileage was always within 1.5 mpg. I stopped worrying about.
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Me too. After choosing the best truck for the job and deciding to tow a trailer everything else is details.
Ron
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11-18-2020, 04:20 PM
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#210
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by quidoi
I want to thank you all who responded --- will be looking to drive mostly a truck without towing and good mileage ( my 2004 tundra might get 15mpg and 11- 12 towing) looking to upgrade for mileage and towing - can i have both? also a truck with least amount of maintenance--- so i appreciate the input....
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MAINTENANCE -2015 F150 3.5 EcoBoost - I bought it used in the November of 2018 with 51,500 miles on it. I now have 83,712 miles. Most of those miles are towing. Since I have had it the only maintenance besides oil changes were tires, wiper blades and an air filter.
MILEAGE - as I stated in a previous post 14 mpg give or take towing a 5.0TA. Non- towing around town (computer figured) usually above 16 mpg. On the highway low 20's is not a problem at all.
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11-18-2020, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Apparently, if you turn your radio off, you will get better mileage, because you won't be imperceptibly tapping your foot.
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11-18-2020, 04:50 PM
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#212
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: McCall, Idaho
Trailer: Escape 21C -2020 and 2003 Aliner
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not bad-- thanx for the data
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11-18-2020, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Apparently, if you turn your radio off, you will get better mileage, because you won't be imperceptibly tapping your foot.
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That's me, I'm just not a big fan of a radio, but I found this " Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory." I could definitely use help in sleep quality and memory departments!
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11-18-2020, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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And, riding with your feet on the dash ( as depicted ) can drive your knees into your eye sockets when the air bag goes off.
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11-18-2020, 06:59 PM
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#215
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
Apparently, if you turn your radio off, you will get better mileage, because you won't be imperceptibly tapping your foot.
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Hit the cruise and tap all you want 😏
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11-18-2020, 11:21 PM
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#216
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,122
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
And, riding with your feet on the dash ( as depicted ) can drive your knees into your eye sockets when the air bag goes off.
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or in my case, break your foot when your wife jack-knifes the tent trailer after getting a flat going 80+ in 105F weather inspite of strict instructions to keep it under 60 and stay behind the trucks. was a 2001 E150, no passenger airbags (and the driver airbag didn't go off).
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11-18-2020, 11:35 PM
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#217
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
And, riding with your feet on the dash ( as depicted ) can drive your knees into your eye sockets when the air bag goes off.
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And then there is the puppy, "Sparky", sitting on the driver's lap. Air bag goes off and he becomes "Shreddie" and you're picking hair out of your teeth.
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11-18-2020, 11:42 PM
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#218
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
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Meanwhile, back to our regularly scheduled thread: how about those Max Recline Seats- looks like First Class on Lufthansa!
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11-18-2020, 11:45 PM
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#219
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,122
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
And then there is the puppy, "Sparky", sitting on the driver's lap. Air bag goes off and he becomes "Shreddie" and you're picking hair out of your teeth.
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yeah, people who let their "fur kids" ride on their lap, I just dunno. I've seen people driving with a full sized dog standing across them with its head out the window, can't help but think thats gotta block over a 1/3rd of their line of sight ...
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11-18-2020, 11:51 PM
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#220
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Meanwhile, back to our regularly scheduled thread: how about those Max Recline Seats- looks like First Class on Lufthansa!
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hah. we've been shopping for a late model Lexus LS, and while doing my research, stumbled on an 'executive luxury option' back seat avalable for the LS 460L long wheelbase version.
'home, James...'
there's a refrigerator in that arm rest, as well as full HVAC and multimedia controls.
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