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[Atlin]

2015 F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost, had it since new.  Medium cab (suicide doors, not a full crew cab) and 6.5 bed with ATC Cougar (7' wide by 8' long, sits on the tailgate with the gate down).  Running at around 67 mph without camper I get around 20-22 mpg, with the camper on, drops to 15-16 mpg.  Plenty of power for whatever one would want to do with it - I would even consider going to the 2.7 ecoboost and probably still have sufficient power.  Just over 100k on it so far, and no major issues.  This has been a comfortable truck for us.

 

Also, I have the large fuel tank (36 gallons), which gives plenty of range with or without the camper.  Well worth looking for one that has the big tank, in my opinion.

[BBZ]

2015 F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost, had it since new.  Medium cab (suicide doors, not a full crew cab) and 6.5 bed with ATC Cougar (7' wide by 8' long, sits on the tailgate with the gate down).  Running at around 67 mph without camper I get around 20-22 mpg, with the camper on, drops to 15-16 mpg.  Plenty of power for whatever one would want to do with it - I would even consider going to the 2.7 ecoboost and probably still have sufficient power.  Just over 100k on it so far, and no major issues.  This has been a comfortable truck for us.

 

Also, I have the large fuel tank (36 gallons), which gives plenty of range with or without the camper.  Well worth looking for one that has the big tank, in my opinion.

Big fuel tank is a must! I currently have the 5.0 HDPP and am leaning with sticking with the 5.0.. 

[BBZ]

Cant get a HDPP with the 2.7 fyi.. so not really an option

[Flyfisher]

WjColdWater - What kind of mileage did you get with the 5.0 vs. the 3.5? (guessing that you drove them at about the same speed)

[Yonder37]

Recently acquired 2023 F150 Supercrew, 3.5L Ecoboost, 6.5' bed, 4WD/FX4, HDPP/Maxtow. Payload is 2478 lbs; towing rated at 13,700 lbs (but have never towed with it). Carrying a well-equipped FWC Hawk camper, dry weight 1430 lbs. Have been getting 15-16 mpg since the camper was installed, in a mix of highway and backroad driving. Power is ample, even with camper.

 

Added Firestone Ride-Rite air springs as recommended by FWC, not sure if they were actually necessary on an HDPP. Not sure FX4 package was worthwhile, as most FX4 components are included with HDPP/Maxtow anyway (the decal apparently adds resale value). Not thrilled with the C-rated General Grabber tires that Ford puts on HDPPs, plan to replace with E-rated Falken Wildpeaks.

 

Pleased with rig overall. 

[Yonder37]

For 2023, the HDPP is only available on the base  XL trim, and must be ordered with Maxtow. The "base" XL trim still seems pretty nice to me, especially with the "XL High" equipment group.

 

I ordered mine in early September 2022, it arrived in mid-January 2023, so over four month lead time. Did not get a few normally-standard features, like auto start-stop and heated mirrors. Supply situation is probably better now. 

 

The HDPP/Maxtow includes the 36-gallon tank, also 3.73 axle with rear locker and upgraded frame, springs, brakes, hitch, wheels, and tires. GVWR goes up to 7,850 lbs, so higher payload. Ford could market this as the "F-200", between the F-150 and F-250.

Edited by Yonder37, 24 July 2023 - 12:31 AM.

[Yonder37]

Had three issues with 2023 F-150 related to the camper:

 

(1) satellite radio antenna is in a "wart" near the rear edge of the cab roof. It is covered by the cabover part of the camper, which apparently ruins reception. I went to a knowledgeable car stereo place before the camper was installed, and they put a new antenna on the hood near the windshield. Works well.

 

(2) GPS antenna is in a second "wart" near the rear edge of the cab roof. Same problem. The car stereo place installed a new GPS module on the dash near the windshield. Works well.

 

(3) the backup camera is on the tailgate, which is removed for the camper. FWC will install a new one, but they didn't have one that worked with a 2023 F-150. Found a replacement kit which included the same camera that Ford uses; it plugs into the same wiring and uses the same screen on the dash. The car stereo place mounted it in on the bottom of the camper under the door. Viewing angle is lower than when the camera was on the tailgate, but still adequate. 

Edited by Yonder37, 24 July 2023 - 12:48 AM.

[BBZ]

I just placed my order last week.. will see how long it takes. Agree that the XL package is pretty nice (seems nearly identical to my current XLT package from 2016). Will keep my eye out for those issue you mentioned.. 

[Yonder37]

Started a previous thread at this site on relocating the GPS and satellite radio antennas on late-model F150s:

https://www.wanderth...tennas-for-fwc/

 

I replaced the backup camera using this kit, which includes a new camera:

https://www.mnrelect...-new-oe-camera/

 

Or can be done cheaper by removing and reusing the camera in the tailgate:

https://www.mnrelect...-from-tailgate/

[WjColdWater]

WjColdWater - What kind of mileage did you get with the 5.0 vs. the 3.5? (guessing that you drove them at about the same speed)

I can’t give you good information on that for a couple of reasons.  My 2017 3.5/10 speed with a Grandby and a 19’ Ranger bass boat 3500 lbs would do 10-11.4 depending on conditions. My 2020 5.0/10 with the HDPP with a Grandby and a BassCat 4200 lbs. would do about the same. Empty the 3.5 would do 18-20 depending on conditions the 5.0 would do 16-18.