Thoughts after first tow, and how fast do you tow?
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Wayne Decker
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I tow my 25' Airstream - rated for 7,300lbs, but weighs 6,600lbs, loaded and ready to go.
As others said, proper set up in important for any trailer/TV combination. Weight distribution does not mean it has sway control. You need both. Yes, Reese dual cam is a good option- it's what I use.
Set up is not all that hard, sometimes it takes a little time to do all the tweaking. Then go to the scales and confirm.
I'll do 65 on the highway.
As others said, proper set up in important for any trailer/TV combination. Weight distribution does not mean it has sway control. You need both. Yes, Reese dual cam is a good option- it's what I use.
Set up is not all that hard, sometimes it takes a little time to do all the tweaking. Then go to the scales and confirm.
I'll do 65 on the highway.
techdude99
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I have an 18' Featherlite car hauler. Typically 70-80Mph using Weight Safe aluminum hitch and all the Ford tow package stability controls enabled.
53bird
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I've got a 2008 Expedition and I'm thinking about getting a Travel Trailer..Outdoor rv 26 Footer weighing in at 7300lbs I know I've got to get all the extras to go along with the purchase, I just don't want to get to much of a trailer..the 08 is rated to haul between 9000-9300lbs any thoughts on how much of a trailer I should be looking at?
Lou Hamilton
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7300 loaded is about the limit I would push the Expedition with.
As an upgrade, that is the most I will be looking at. Anything higher will be out of the question. BTW, our upgrade would be an Airstream — either 23 or 25 foot. We have ruled out most other brands at this time.
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Dr0idattack
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Use an Equalizer, 6-7 washers.
Add Sumo springs, decent tires.
If you have good tires on the trailer you can get up to 70 safely (even with 2 adults, 5 kids in the Expy).
I’ve towed several times with my 2013 Expy, tow package, and a Retro Riverside 265.
A good properly setup WDH makes all the difference.
Add Sumo springs, decent tires.
If you have good tires on the trailer you can get up to 70 safely (even with 2 adults, 5 kids in the Expy).
I’ve towed several times with my 2013 Expy, tow package, and a Retro Riverside 265.
A good properly setup WDH makes all the difference.
ssmock
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I have a 2014 Expedition with the HD Tow package. I tow a 22' all aluminum enclosed car trailer with 10K axels. Trailer weighs 2,200 lbs. and the car is 3,200 lbs. With gear and everything I'm easily at 6,500 I guess. No WDH just the sway control the vehicle has built in. Only experienced that sway control kick in once, I think. Towed 60 to 70 mph on a 1600 trip to Reno and back from KC. Just guessing at the tongue weight but looks pretty good on level ground. I don't tow very often and thinking about a WDH just to see what difference it makes but don't want to spend a lot of money either. Also, I was wondering if anyone has experience with those hitches that have the tongue weight gauge included. Seems like one could hit the "sweet spot" on the tongue weight with one of those by rolling the car back and forward a little with the vehicle loaded. Other than the 8 to 10 MPG on this trip the expy did great. I did crack a left side manifold on that trip over the mountains but was replaced under the Ford extended warranty. I hear that is a common problem with these engines and usually involve some broken studs which I had 2 or 3. That happened right at 98K miles, just under the warranty period so got lucky there. Strain on the engine going over the mountain grades maybe or just the extra torque pulling the trailer.
PhrogPilot
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We tow our 4500lb travel trailer at about 62 mph. We use a Reese 66151 WDH with anti-sway incorporated and have never experienced any sway. Also, no need to unhook the 66151 when backing. It adds about 45 seconds to the hitch up time so I would consider it a pretty simple device. We avoid the Interstates as much as possible so as not to impede traffic and to better experience our great Nation. Main reason for keeping the speed down is trailer tires limits and to take it easy on the trailer bearings. If we ever did have to pass anyone I’m pretty sure it would be stable at 80mph but the problem is at higher speeds if you have to do any obstacle avoidance there is a good chance of starting oscillation - YouTube has some good videos of trailers going too fast and taking their drivers for an e-ticket ride.
Calidad
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Exhaust heat is the enemy of many engines typically caused by simply running them hard under load for long periods. Trailer weight is one thing but trailer drag is just as big of an issue especially at higher speeds, add a head wind and its an even bigger load factor.
Just slow down and you won’t blow up exhaust parts.
CaptOchs
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Sounds like you either:
a) exceeded the capacity of the WD hitch. In that case you should look at others. I have a Reese dual cam, but I have heard lots of good things about equalizer. My dad has one and drives it to and from Florida from NY. Reese has a pretty good customer service group. Gather the components together and give them a call. They will tell you what they think. It could be maybe you just need to upgrade one component and not replace the whole kit. WD is only as strong as the weakest component.
b) WD isn't adjusted right. I bought a new trailer and they installed my dual cam. I took it out several times and had the same experience you had. Couldn't go above 55. I took it back and they readjusted the WD and got it right a second time.
a) exceeded the capacity of the WD hitch. In that case you should look at others. I have a Reese dual cam, but I have heard lots of good things about equalizer. My dad has one and drives it to and from Florida from NY. Reese has a pretty good customer service group. Gather the components together and give them a call. They will tell you what they think. It could be maybe you just need to upgrade one component and not replace the whole kit. WD is only as strong as the weakest component.
b) WD isn't adjusted right. I bought a new trailer and they installed my dual cam. I took it out several times and had the same experience you had. Couldn't go above 55. I took it back and they readjusted the WD and got it right a second time.
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