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    Can we talk HD Tow one more time?

    It's a huge issue for me as I tow an RV. It's sometimes the difference between whether someone goes or not on a trip when taking extended family. My current 10' Eddie Bauer Expy with HD tow only has a capacity of 1402lb. When you add up trailer tongue weight, cargo, passengers I'm over capacity...
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    Can we talk HD Tow one more time?

    Does Ford have a "payload" calculator on their site? If not they should. Payload capacity is really important to future buyers when shopping. Having to go around to different lots and open doors to see the sticker is so antiquated.
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    Can we talk HD Tow one more time?

    Yeah, I'm very impressed and curious what it takes to get that payload? Typically I assumed the less options on these trucks the more payload you are going to see. For example, most Platinums I see are in the upper 1400 range. Is the FX4 package adding more payload capacity? I assumed Max models...
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    Thoughts after first tow, and how fast do you tow?

    Hope it's not worse than the 7-8 mpg I get now when towing?
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    Thoughts after first tow, and how fast do you tow?

    I've been very happy with my Equalizer 10k hitch. Very easy to use. Took a while to get it dialed in though. First year of trips were white knuckle while I played around with it. Ultimately more weight transference to the truck's front axle got it right. Now she tows much more stable and...
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    Did a transmission flush and filter and now the trans is making a noise at start up...

    Ultimately they can't figure it out. They put a guy on top of the engine and one below and still are unable to determine where the sound originates from. They said "maybe the starter". Very frustrating as I have some long distance road trips towing my RV and do not need to worry about a...
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    Did a transmission flush and filter and now the trans is making a noise at start up...

    My 2010 EB is at the shop right now as the shop did a transmission flush and filter replacement last week. When I got the truck back I noticed that if the truck has sat when I start it there is a "whoosh" sound coming from under the truck that goes away after 1-2 seconds. I took the truck back...
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    Towing questions.

    My hitch weight from the mfg is 760#, that is for empty propane tanks and does not include your battery of choice nor anything in the forward compartment. All this adds to the weight on that tongue. Now, a scale is the obvious true indicator, but erring on the side of caution I can do the math.
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    Towing questions.

    If you have the HD tow package on your Expy, then you should be fine with that weight of a TT. The tow weight seems fine, just be sure to check your payload weight of the truck. Check your sticker in the door jam and see what number is there. Then do that math of your expected average payload...
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    Towing questions.

    It usually the payload number that really limits you with the Expy. 9200 tow rating is very nice, but if your payload capacity isn't up to snuff then it really affects how the set up rides. Jason's sticker says 1460lb max payload, but my Expy is only 1402lb, I imagine because it's Eddie Bauer...
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    Towing questions.

    Yeah, it's a shame there never was a new version of the Excursion. I'd be first in line to buy one.
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    Towing questions.

    Jason, you will be over the limit almost certainly and it will be not only scary driving but a legal liability should you get involved in an accident. I have a 30ft total length (27' model) travel trailer with a 6400# dry weight and pull with a 2010 Eddie Bauer Expy with Heavy Duty Tow package...
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    Advice for possible purchase of '18 Exped. Platinum

    One owner car, CPO and from the same dealership that leased it? I'd be all over that. Fabric repairs are cheap and easy, wouldn't deter me a bit. The price is really good for a CPO Platinum. I would find it hard to turn away from that deal. Being first year of 4th gen that has been my only...
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    Advice for possible purchase of '18 Exped. Platinum

    Not sure what these other guys are saying, but $44k for a CPO is a great deal on a 18' Platinum. As long as the only damage is the seats that's a good deal. It's just a hair over the expected millage I would say. If $44k is the absolute bottom and they won't fix the seats just reach out to a...
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    Lemon buybacks, would you take the chance on buying one?

    I'm in the kick-the-tires phase, so I doubt I'd jump on this at this point. I may wait a year more for the prices to drop a bit, but the price they are asking is a good $6k-$8k cheaper than a similarly non-lemon used ride. I looks like they are offering some extended warranty on top of the...
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    Lemon buybacks, would you take the chance on buying one?

    So I'm starting to look at replacing my Gen3 Expy with a Gen 4 and starting to look around at used deals, doing my homework. And I noticed this one dealer in Charlotte NC with more than one 18' Expy for sale that was a lemon buyback from owner. Both have the same issue listed on their CarFax...
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    How often do you swap out your brake rotors when doing pads?

    Started to do my rear pad replacement found I had more meat on the pads then I thought and decided to let them ride a bit more. What I don't understand is when I got the pads out I noticed that the inside pad looked like it had 80% left and the outer had 40%. Any ideas there?
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    How often do you swap out your brake rotors when doing pads?

    Need to get new pads, just curious what the consensus is on rotor replacement at the same time. My local shop swaps them out every time I take it there for a brake job, so I started doing my own pads lately instead. Figured if there was no scoring on the rotor face why change it?
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    While I agree the move to LT tires will benefit my towing experience, 50% tread-life is a lot to throw out for some more peace of mind. I've had no less than 20 plus trips with these tires no issue. The Defender LTX tires was engineered to the top of that tire range, bordering on one range up...
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    I'm leaning towards keeping them and trying my next tow with the tires inflated to 42 instead of the normal 35 and see how it rides.
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    Says 44psi , 2535lbs. I would say I've got about 50%-60% life left on the tires. But after reading here and around I'm giving serious consideration to upgrading my tires. I do a lot of heavy towing, most of the time at the Expys cargo limit. I use WDH and pack smartly, but I think some LT tires...
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    So, I've been trying to figure out what rating my Michelan MTX tires are? It doesn't seem to say "P" rated or anything like that anywhere. I'm assuming because their max inflation is 42psi that is what they are?
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    Expedition Tires for Towing

    I have Michellan LTX tires, and always inflate to the 35psi even when towing. Is it safe to inflate to 45 or 50psi when towing my rv for long distances? 2000 mile trip this summer, is it safe to have the tires overinflated that long? And should you only do that to the rear tires where the...
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    This forum is talking me out of buying

    Nice set up byathread. I have a 27RBDS Winnie that I tow with my 2010 EB Expy. How's your Expy handling the payload/tow? I'm at my Expy's payload limit or over quite often unfortunately. I have been eyeing the new generation Expys as an upgrade soon. Any idea what your payload capacity sticker...
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    Upgrade my sway bar? Is it worth it?

    I'm looking into ways to beef up my Expys road handling under load and was reading that upgrading the rear sway bar was a good bet. It seems that some people have small diameter sway bars in the rear and that upgrading to a thicker bar will improve handling. So I got under my 10' EB Expy which...

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