Frank's 818R build

[Zach34]

Just to throw some thought about engine choice out there: I'm towing one of FFR's new 24' trailers with, of all things, an F150 Raptor. The Raptor does great IF, and ONLY IF, you get a weight distribution hitch. The trailer weighs about 4k empty. The Raptor with the tow package (10k Class 4 hitch, trailer brake controller, tow/haul mode, trans cooler) is basically the same in powertrain and brakes as an F250 with the same engine (6.2L V8). The Raptor's soft off-road suspension is the only drawback and is why the weight distribution hitch is necessary. I think it's worth it to spend some bucks on a good tow vehicle. You'll spend some hours in it, and it's nice to be comfortable and not have to worry about being overloaded. In the Ford line, a well-equipped F250 with pretty much any of their engine options is plenty to tow this car in an enclosed trailer. Can't speak to the Ecoboost, but the specs on it suggest it should work fine.