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    Trailer Winch Power

    Thought about it. But decided to install a battery in the tongue box. I keep a solar panel on it connected to a battery tender controller. I have a very similar sized winch and had no problem pulling a 3500 pound car up a grade onto the trailer.
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    Just picked up our first Expedition, so far we really like it

    What did you do with those polished take-off wheels? Are they 22's?
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    2023 Ordering Timeline Thread

    Ordered September 27th. Build March 3rd. Have the sticker. Supposed to be at the dealer between the 16th and 22nd. Limited High, HDTT, 40/20/40 2nd row.
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    2022 Timberline Expedition- spoilier puctured hole in roof

    https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/2022-expedition-cracked-roof-panel-cracked-lift-gate-spoiler.52411/unread There is a whole other thread on this issue.
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    2023 Ordering Timeline Thread

    Order date 9/27. Limited, 302A, HD tow. Still not even scheduled. :mad:
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    2010 Navigator Base w/o tow package - charge cable for trailer battery

    I can't directly answer your question. But the 7 pin does have one listed as "hot". That should be the one that will charge the trailer battery when connected to the vehicle. I use a small solar panel and a Battery Tender solar controller to keep mine topped off.
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    Help, will new Expy w/HD tow 287Qbs safely?

    Both of the above suggestions should be taken as gospel. The other thing I will put in here is maintenance. "Both of the vehicles are new!" you say? Yes, but proper tire pressures, making sure the trailer hubs and brakes are right, making sure "Maxie" gets fluid changes, brakes and shocks looked...
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    Photos of Trailer(s) that you tow with your Expedition

    The maiden voyage for towing with the Expy AND the new trailer. From Akron to Detroit isn't much of a challenge. This winter's project car is now safely tucked away waiting for me to find that Big Block to pop in it. And to get rid of those wheels!!!!
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    Here ya go Gentlemen... you see it all camping!

    That is a whole lot of trailer back there!! No way it was a rental. They wouldn't have let them hook up! "BUILT FORD TOUGH"
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    Towing with 2010 Expedition - Do I need brakes?

    I would definitely go for the brake controller. 20 miles may not seem like much, but someone can pull out in front of you in the first block or the last. Some are plug-n-play and of course, they do cost more. They're worth it. There are multiple threads here dealing with trailer towing...
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    Transmission Temps: How Hot is TOO Hot when towing?

    215 for your trans is well within safe range.
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    WDH and capacity

    I copied this over from a thread in the 3rd Gen Forum: I have a '16 Limited with heavy tow package. I'm shopping for an open car hauler that with the car, will be around 5000 lbs. Total payload of 1240. (4 people X 160 Avg = 640 + 600lbs of tongue weight= 1240 with 1357 payload on the sticker.)...
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    Replacement tires

    Same here. They're the bomb.
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    Engine Oil preference?

    Preference? Amsoil 5W-30. Either Motorcraft or Amsoil filters. No, I'm not a dealer. Want to quantify the difference between Fram and Motorcraft or Amsoil (Made by Wix) filters? Take them out of the box and weigh them. It's a clear indicator of what's on the inside. I have been involved in...
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    Towing questions.

    While we're on the subject... I have a '16 Limited with heavy tow package. I'm shopping for an open car hauler that with the car, will be around 5000 lbs. Total payload of 1240. (4 people X 160 Avg = 640 + 600lbs of tongue weight= 1240 with 1357 payload on the sticker.) Most of the time just 2...
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