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    Weight Distribution Hitch needed?

    I am very pleased with the performance of my Reese Straight-line WDH with anti-sway control. While I drive with the Ford feature active, I don’t depend on it a bit. I load the trailer carefully, drive intelligently, and know I have equipped my towing set-up the best I can. Sure makes towing...
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    Weight Distribution Hitch needed?

    Thank you Shane. I had no understanding how Ford’s anti-sway worked. Makes sense.
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    First Heavier Tow -- Observations and a few Questions

    Saltwater, I pull a travel trailer with similar weight as the one you describe. My 2017 King Ranch (HD towing package was standard) has no issues pulling it. I do stay around 60-65mph and in tow-mode. It is not the vehicle’s capabilities that define my decision to limit my speed, but the...
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    2017 Expedition Rear Suspension Upgrade?

    Oldnerdguy, Thank you for the reply and opinion. I will order a set of SumoSprings and installed them before my next trip. If I may be sold bold--what was the part number that you ordered? My Expedition is Two Wheel Drive. If I go to SuperSprings, they do not have a model for a 2WD 2017...
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    2017 Expedition Rear Suspension Upgrade?

    I was considering SumoSpring inserts, but their score is currently -1 in this forum. Is there anyone using them that can report a positive results? I have a 2017 King Ranch and a Reese WD, anti-sway hitch, and pull a 28’ travel trailer (probably 33’ with tongue and bumper) with no real...
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    Lots of opinions. Since I always do what I can to avoid problems, I'll probably do as some recommend and upgrade to a tire with a greater load index, perhaps sacrificing a bit in ride comfort. Geeee......I can go faster too! Joy of joys. Alas...When towing, I limit my speed to 65 ish.
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    B-McD, I echo your comment about the junk Chinese tires. After 2 blow-outs on the first trip with our New-To-Us RV, I replaced all 5 tires with Goodyear Endurance and upped the load range from C to D. I'm also doing 2 things that the previous owner (who otherwise took phenomenal care of the...
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    Chuck s I appreciate the thoughts you are injecting. Regarding the axle, does it matter that the Weight Distribution hitch helps de-load the rear axle?
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    Chuck S--or anyone else for that matter. Considering the comment that the suspension is the weak link, what have you done to strengthen the suspension? In addition to the LT tires, I was considering adding Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs for Coil Spring Suspension to the rear...
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    My 2017 King Ranch has pretty standard 275-55 R20 Goodyear Eagle tires. I have no complaints with them. I pull a 6000 lb + 28' travel trailer with no difficulty, but as I near the time to replace my tires, I wonder if the new tires should have a greater Load Index. My Goodyear Eagle LS-2...
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    1 like and 1 Dislike about your Expedition?

    There is lots to like on my 2017 King Ranch, especially the responsiveness of the turbo charged engine. Pulls my travel trailer competently at highway speeds. What I don’t like is that my daughters 2017 Titanium Escape has features my Expy does not. For example, her back-up camera has a much...
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    Reliability and user satisfaction

    My Expedition is a 2017. I have 75K miles on it, some pulling a 33' travel trailer. Absolutely no performance issues. The only time it was in the shop was for body work when some idiot truck sideswiped me in traffic and took off the mirror. I chose the Expedition because of 2 things: 1)...
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    Best 2 - 2.5 inch lift?

    I have been looking at these: https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Ford/Expedition/2017/CSS-1168R.html?VehicleID=20171229693 Inexpensive, easy to install, removable, and appears to be just the amount of lift I need.
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    LED Turn Signals?

    2017 Expedition King Ranch: Please help me understand what you mean by the Sylvania 3157R will not work. I installed them and with the exception of hyperflash, they seem to work fine--very bright. Alas, I reverted back to original bulbs because even with resistors installed and all...
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    2017 Expy Can you upgrade from halogen to HID headlights

    Based on the recommendation from 16plati, I visited the diode dynamics SL1 website. Please forgive my ignorance, but does my 2017 King Ranch Expedition have projector or non-projector headlights? What's the difference anyhow? And....I have searched the forum but did not see anything that...
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