I actually have two questions that I hope others will be able to help me with. Thanks in advance for any help.
#1) My 2015 Expedition has always felt what I would call "loose". There is a lot of play in the steering wheel and it always has felt like it has a little sway. I was wondering if this a probelm in Expeditions or if this is a problem unique to my vehicle. This is particularly concerning when pulling my travel trailer. It is about 8000 lbs loaded and I have the tow package, so I can tow up to 9600 lbs. It in not very stable and has gotten worse, which leads me to question #2.
#2) In orrder to better handle the weight and reduce sway I bought a Pro Pride 3 hitch (sway elimination) and also upgraded to Cooper LT 275/65/R18 ten ply tires. This was at the recommendation of a truck and towing company near me. However, when I took a trip to Jacksonville this weekend the vehicle sway was even worse. It felt like I was pulling the trailer even though I wasn't. There was little wind and I was actually feeling the vehicle move when semis went by like when I am pulling a trailer. The max PSI on these tires if 80. Which is what the place that put the tires on inflated them to. Should I only be running at 80 PSI when I am towing? Does anyone know if there is a recommended tire pressure on 10 ply tires when not hauling with increased weight. It was quite concerning and I white knuckled it most of the way there and back.
Any help would be appreciated, especially regarding the Expedition's stability. Thanks!
#1) My 2015 Expedition has always felt what I would call "loose". There is a lot of play in the steering wheel and it always has felt like it has a little sway. I was wondering if this a probelm in Expeditions or if this is a problem unique to my vehicle. This is particularly concerning when pulling my travel trailer. It is about 8000 lbs loaded and I have the tow package, so I can tow up to 9600 lbs. It in not very stable and has gotten worse, which leads me to question #2.
#2) In orrder to better handle the weight and reduce sway I bought a Pro Pride 3 hitch (sway elimination) and also upgraded to Cooper LT 275/65/R18 ten ply tires. This was at the recommendation of a truck and towing company near me. However, when I took a trip to Jacksonville this weekend the vehicle sway was even worse. It felt like I was pulling the trailer even though I wasn't. There was little wind and I was actually feeling the vehicle move when semis went by like when I am pulling a trailer. The max PSI on these tires if 80. Which is what the place that put the tires on inflated them to. Should I only be running at 80 PSI when I am towing? Does anyone know if there is a recommended tire pressure on 10 ply tires when not hauling with increased weight. It was quite concerning and I white knuckled it most of the way there and back.
Any help would be appreciated, especially regarding the Expedition's stability. Thanks!