Had a good tow day today...pics

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I bet nowhere even close. I doubt that tractor is over 2 ton and the trailer is probably around 2k.

I have my 35’ toy hauler hitched up to my EL now and with the cargo we have this trip it’s probably around 8k. Pulled it no problem. I’m really amazed at the little V6 in these trucks

Sorry for the highjack, but what WDH / sway control do you use?
 

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I have had almost the same mileage as Chuck S. here with our 30' Apex camper. 6100 lbs dry, probably a bit over 7,000 ready to go. I also have the Equalizer WDH and have not had any issues. Only time I could feel it moving around was in a 20 mph crosswind at highway speeds. And never enough to trigger any nannies - just letting me know it was still back there! Pulled a 6x12 U-Haul trailer a couple weekends ago. Got about 16 mpg and could barely tell it was there.
 

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LoL I had a ****** ass tow today, I towed a lift on a flat trailer and half way through the trip one of the tie downs snaps in half, not gonna lie having to restrap the lift with one tie-down was a ***** epically in the blizzrd were having!! ****** ****** shit shit

Ps that was with my f150 not the expedition
 
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I bet nowhere even close. I doubt that tractor is over 2 ton and the trailer is probably around 2k.

I have my 35’ toy hauler hitched up to my EL now and with the cargo we have this trip it’s probably around 8k. Pulled it no problem. I’m really amazed at the little V6 in these trucks

Tractor, bucket loader, and bush hog weigh in at 6300lbs total. Trailer is probably 2,000 lbs as you guessed that would be my guess too. So 8300 lbs total is actually quite close to my limit. Truck was indeed working for it, but did it without drama. Again, impressed by the towing capability of my family truck.


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While I’m in no way knocking the equalizer brand of wd hitches. I don’t see the issue with traditional bar & chain setups and a separate sway control. Both do their jobs and do them well. Plus my setup is about $300 less than the Equalizer.
 

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Tractor, bucket loader, and bush hog weigh in at 6300lbs total. Trailer is probably 2,000 lbs as you guessed that would be my guess too. So 8300 lbs total is actually quite close to my limit. Truck was indeed working for it, but did it without drama. Again, impressed by the towing capability of my family truck.


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I wouldn’t think for a second that tractor would be over 3 tons. But good on you for having it weighed so now you know
 
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While I’m in no way knocking the equalizer brand of wd hitches. I don’t see the issue with traditional bar & chain setups and a separate sway control. Both do their jobs and do them well. Plus my setup is about $300 less than the Equalizer.
Speaking of this subject, can you explain to me how the sway control setting works on the Expedition? I’ve seen the option and can’t understand how the truck can actually control sway? I’m new to this, so speak slowly lol.


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