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  1. shane_th_ee

    Only 1 USB port in front seat area??

    Can you not use a USB-C to USB-3.0 adapter for your 2nd USB port? That gets you two USB-3.0 outlets plus there's the wireless charging pad. How many devices do you need to charge in the front row?
  2. shane_th_ee

    Better mileage pulling trailer

    As others have said, if you have the 3.5 EcoBoost, premium gets you about a 10% improvement in fuel economy when towing.
  3. shane_th_ee

    Buying Used - 2015 - 2017 lower miles v 2018-2020 higher miles?

    In general I prefer lower mileage vehicles over higher mileage ones. The caveat here is going to be payload. Like for like, the 4th gen Expeditions have a bit more payload than the 3rd gens. Since you already have the trailer, you should already have a good idea of tongue weight, weight of...
  4. shane_th_ee

    Quad bunk house TT

    "quad" bunkhouse. You mean 4 separate beds not the usual two double beds?
  5. shane_th_ee

    New tires FX4 Max

    I’m absolutely loving my E-rated BFG KO2’s.
  6. shane_th_ee

    What fuel do you use?

    93 when towing. It gives a big jump in mileage which means fewer stops and it’s not that much more cost-wise since I use less fuel.
  7. shane_th_ee

    Is my mpg reasonable?

    one other factor to consider: fuel economy is poor while the engine/transmission are not up to normal operating temperatures. I don’t know why…
  8. shane_th_ee

    over paylod

    I’d take a long hard look at an NV3500 passenger as the payload is more like 2500lbs and the towing & tongue weight capacities are in-line with your needs. They’re a lot cheaper, too
  9. shane_th_ee

    Towing Stability

    How long has it been since you had the trailer bearings repacked and/or replaced? I do mine every 3years/15kmi. And it might not be a bad idea to have the trailer brakes inspected while they’re doing the bearings. Also, trailer tires should be replaced every 6 years…
  10. shane_th_ee

    Would you buy your XLT again?

    I really like my XLT Max (with adaptive cruise control, HD tow and FX4). That said in 2019, 2020 and 2021 you could get the FX4 on the limited which would allow you to also get the 360 cameras, the LED lights and the B&O stereo. I just console myself by playing a lot of CDs and frequently...
  11. shane_th_ee

    Adaptive Cruise Control, owner feedback...

    (2018 owner). I love ACC, particularly in traffic jams. It’s so nice to just let the truck figure out how/when to speed up. I also use it a lot when towing our 6000lb travel trailer on road trips. It will tend to want to accelerate more quickly than I like when towing and doesn’t anticipate...
  12. shane_th_ee

    General lack of aftermarket mods

    Yeah, the Taco, Tundra and Sequoia are US market only. They sell a ton of Tacomas, but I'm not sure what sustains the aftermarket ecosystem for the Tundra and Sequoia.
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    General lack of aftermarket mods

    Toyota does sell a lot of GX’s and LandCruiser Prados to overseas markets. Markets where there’s a lot of people driving them on primitive roads. Which is also why there’s so much more available for the Amada which so few sales…
  14. shane_th_ee

    Timberline vs Z71 Tahoe 6.2

    I’ll just say that if I had to replace my Expedition today, I’d go with the Yukon XL AT4 6.2L. Because you can’t get the Timberline with the long wheelbase.
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    AGM battery

    Note that the Expedition will enter a low power mode if it sits for an extended period such that the battery is drained below some preset level...
  16. shane_th_ee

    Need new rubber on my 2020

    We have them on our minivan and love them. Super quiet and great in the wet. The tread is aggressive enough for gravel/dirt roads, but they’re not an A/T tire. Can’t speak to the snow, because that’s when we use the Expedition exclusively.
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    A Friendly Reminder on Drive Modes for 4WD

    I have not needed to (yet). Now, I can’t say I was bashing through deep dunes as the beaches I’ve been on have been pretty firm.
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    A Friendly Reminder on Drive Modes for 4WD

    I have also tested sand mode. It works well!
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    A Friendly Reminder on Drive Modes for 4WD

    Coming to my Expedition from an XJ Cherokee (with mechanical 2H/4H/4L and no traction control) for “normal” snow and normal grades, I think you want to use snow mode. The reason you don’t want to use 4H (or mud/rut) is that having the front and rear locked together means that torque steer on...
  20. shane_th_ee

    Am I pushing payload capacity too much?

    You're within all the specs, I wouldn't worry about it.
  21. shane_th_ee

    Help! CAT Scale Weights Not Adding Up

    The unladen front axle weighed 3300lbs. It weighed less with the trailer attached. Where’d that weight go? The rear axle.
  22. shane_th_ee

    Help! CAT Scale Weights Not Adding Up

    That’d be 1240 *minus* the 400lbs that came off the steering axle (3300 in 3rd, 2900 in 2nd), which gives 840lbs for the tongue weight. Why does weight come off the front axle? Because the rear axle is acting like a fulcrum, like a seesaw with the engine as one kid and the trailer tongue as...
  23. shane_th_ee

    When to trade in?

    Trade it in?? No, no, no. You drive it until the wheels fall off and sell it to the wrecking yard. Or you drive it until you need something different (like more towing capacity).
  24. shane_th_ee

    What brand/size tires was your expedition delivered with?

    Mine came with Michelin Primacy in 285x65r18. After much arguing Ford replaced them with Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar ATs. I plan to go with the BFG KO2s when these need replacing, but I want a more aggressive AT tire. Wasn’t the Michelin LTX pretty much designed for what you need/want in a tire?
  25. shane_th_ee

    Expedition too big for daily?

    What wakeboarder said. Do you need/want to tow anything? Do you need/want something capable of light off-road duty? If yes to either of those questions, get an Expedition. When I have to commute in traffic or park in tight parking garages, my Expedition is way too big compared to my Bolt...

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