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What? Turn TSC off when towing with an Andersen WDH? I’ll have to look into that. Never have and my towing experience is solid. 2014 with full tow package.
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I have a ProPride hitch (same design as the Hensley) and have zero sway with our 33' trailer. The trailer is very stable, and the Expy and trailer move as one unit. However, I still get pushed around by wind and semis. We towed in 35mph gusts a few weeks ago and I was shoved all around the lane. There was no sway or continuous motion; it was just like the wind literally shoved the Expy and trailer sideways.I use my 2017 Exp Ltd for towing. We had a 17’ pop-up. I thought the single axel was my sway problem. Last Nov we bought a 27’ Jayco - dual axels. Still had the problem. Installed an e3. No help over 60mph. Was told by Ford the Exp rear end is factory set for comfort ride, not towing . Mine has HD Towing Pkg too! ABSOLUTELY nothing after-market to beef up the rear suspension. I was just told about the Hensley 3P-1400. $3400 but I might try it. Money Back Guarantee. Cheaper than buying a truck!
We're looking to downsize to a 29' trailer, but this gives me some reservations. Crosswinds have been my biggest issue when towing.I have an E3 bar system and a 2019 limited without the added Max wheelbase length. My TT is a 27 ft dual axle weighing about 7300 lbs loaded and 700 lbs tongue weight. I have zero issues with sway and regularly drive faster than I should pulling. Only issue was in Wyoming with a strong crosswind, we were being pushed back and forth on the road but it was manageable, I should have just slowed down. The trailer was tight right behind without any sway. I asked my dad who was driving behind me if he could see us being jostled and he said it appeared extremely smooth. My dad has an old chain wdh and he always has a separate sway bar that he would put on and he was always under 4k lbs. His trailer was a utility single axle with elevated clearance and we have pulled it with several types of vehicles and never had sway issues.
I tow a 7000 lbs loaded 28 foot travel trailer using an Andersen WDH with my 2021 Expy Max FX4 with max tow. I turn off the TSC as requested by Andersen every time time I start it, along with switching to tow/haul mode. If you don’t, you can feel the rig shudder as the 2 methods of TSC fight one another. I’ve just taken their recommendation at face value, and my towing experience is sublime using this setup.
I towed 3-4 other times with zero issue on crosswind. I think Wyoming is the most windy place you can drive, regularly blows Semis on their side. It was manageable but I should have slowed down. I have a problem being ok driving slow, not a good combo as I understand when driving with a trailer. We got 5mpg on one stretch, I wasn't using premium and was averaging 70 mph. I know better now. I am impressed by my WDH and trailer though, I also can't imagine doing that with another tow vehicle. The Ecoboost is crazy strong but super thirsty in that scenario.I have a ProPride hitch (same design as the Hensley) and have zero sway with our 33' trailer. The trailer is very stable, and the Expy and trailer move as one unit. However, I still get pushed around by wind and semis. We towed in 35mph gusts a few weeks ago and I was shoved all around the lane. There was no sway or continuous motion; it was just like the wind literally shoved the Expy and trailer sideways.
We're looking to downsize to a 29' trailer, but this gives me some reservations. Crosswinds have been my biggest issue when towing.