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  1. MattyMMA

    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Hey Guys Sorry for my absence. Been working 80+ hrs a week. Barely have time for family let alone forums. Long story short they totaled her. They wanted to just paint without removing trim and doing it right. And the damage in some panels, like plastic grill, over wheel wells etc, they...
  2. MattyMMA

    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Lol, think I know which one it was, but have no proof. They were gone before I noticed. But how the kids acted while we were there. So all this comes from talking to one shop to see their availability. Reputable shop, said to do it right, removing panels etc, looking at maybe 10k. But the truck...
  3. MattyMMA

    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Do it your self engraving enthusiast. Etch o sctetch style.
  4. MattyMMA

    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Morning guys, So our 2010 was vandalized at a campground last weekend. The mini Picasso getting pretty much every panel. Due to the age and mileage, our unit might get totaled. Unfortunately I can't prove who did it so it's just on us. So I'm looking at my options. Ours is currently a 2010...
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    Can I trust a 2015-2017 Expedition EL to be reliable AND to tow in Rockies?

    I think you will find the biggest thing to help with the wiggle is better tires. Your 2500XL was most likely using D or E range tires, you have p metric standard on the EL. I went with P Extra Load tires which helped some, their ratings were better than D rated tires. But you need to stiffen...
  6. MattyMMA

    WDH needed on '17 Limited Expy for 7,600lbs?

    That's good to know! I didn't need it, ski boats etc, especially dual axle like my Malibu usually are well balanced.
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    WDH needed on '17 Limited Expy for 7,600lbs?

    You also need to read the owners manual for the boat trailer. Most boat trailers have the tongue braking system, which i believe means you CANNOT use a weight distributing hitch as it would reduce the trailer breaks and put more strain on the truck. I had a Malibu VLX and towed with a Chevy...
  8. MattyMMA

    Questions on towing with a Ford Expedition

    Yes on weight distribution. Along with maintaining proper ride height, most will help with sway, either as part of it's design or with friction plates, which is the big part of towing such a large item. Weight distribution isn't really required when towing something like a boat. Boat trailers...
  9. MattyMMA

    17 Ecoboost

    Which performance tow tune for the 5.4 did you have? Did you have to run higher than 87? I kind of like 89 towing anyway. Wouldn't mind a little finer tuning for our long tows Thanks, Matt
  10. MattyMMA

    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    Ok, so i got ahold of the Blue OX, the Top model is slightly older, maybe 2000 timeframe. The bottom picture is the newer model. The side clamp limits sway of the chains, the friction heads, the angle and design of the bars also limit sway. I don't really have anything negative about the...
  11. MattyMMA

    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    But can anyone tell me the difference? Is the top one the older model?
  12. MattyMMA

    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    Help Friends, I want to go with Blue Ox sway control model. I've seen the ads etc with the chain that curves back over and locks. I found what i thought was the same model, lightly used for sale, but when i looked at it, it used a different frame clamp, lifted chain straight up, but had a 'C'...
  13. MattyMMA

    2017 towing tires

    You really shouldn’t need E rated tires. If your hauling that much your probably overloaded. We just purchased Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 all terrain tires. These are an “extra load” tire...
  14. MattyMMA

    Using Valvoline VS dealer for fluid swaps

    Is that how the dealership does it? Maybe why the increased cost? So what about differentials etc.
  15. MattyMMA

    Using Valvoline VS dealer for fluid swaps

    Hi all, So I want to do transmission flush. Valvoline center is like $110-140. Dealership was almost double. Now I know dealership is using motor craft transmission fluid etc, but the Valvoline uses the same basic synthetic fluid Thoughts on either? Just over 100k and have another 2k mile...
  16. MattyMMA

    What hitches are you using? Anyone using an EL with an EQ/31ft bunkhouse successfully?

    Rusty I think you mis-understood what I was saying. I was trying to bring understanding to the leveling system. By attempting to connect the WD system prior to the rear leveling itself, they were potentially doing more harm than good, as it will unload the WD system. But your statement that...
  17. MattyMMA

    What weight bars to choose for WD hitch

    Hello, So we have our 30' outback which is actually more like 34' tip to tail. With the current WD setup it only uses friction plates for sway. I had upgraded to dual friction plates but still more play than I want. So I've upgraded my tire to Yoko Geolanders G015. If you haven't looked at...
  18. MattyMMA

    What hitches are you using? Anyone using an EL with an EQ/31ft bunkhouse successfully?

    I think a lot of people do not understand their Nivomat leveling rear suspensions. You need to hook up trailer and drive, maybe just around your neighborhood. The shocks will jack up and level the truck. If you set your system beforehand this will happen and you'll find underloaded springs etc...
  19. MattyMMA

    Best way to read Trans Temps while towing

    What options are there for transmission temp monitoring while towing? 2010 EL Limited Towing a 30'Bunkhouse. Simple hardwire? Programmer? Something that fits on the A pillar like on a diesel? We tow a bit and I just want to make sure i'm not pushing it too hard, or to see a problem starting...
  20. MattyMMA

    275/55 R20 vs 275/60 R20

    Hello, 2010 EL Limited 4x4 20" chrome PVD rims. Needing new tire like a month ago. While shopping I've seen an option for 275/60 R20 in about all major brands. Tire specs for all brands are about the same for the two tires sizes, just standard is an approx 32" tire and the second is 33"...
  21. MattyMMA

    Heated and cooled seats

    If you follow the link to the youtube video above, i believe you just change the end of the wires with the new adaptor, and it basically runs two grounds. Even though there is a little blackening on the DSCM, it appears to work fine after the fix above. Because you are not changing out the...
  22. MattyMMA

    expedition and explorer

    The reason for the higher belt line, shorter windows is due to the crash tests. Roof / Pole / Side impact all require more metal, less glass. Yes your right, they did copy the play book of GM and themselves by making it more explorer / surburban - ish, all with more power and more towing...
  23. MattyMMA

    Photos of Trailer(s) that you tow with your Expedition

    2010 Expedition EL Limited, 2008 Keystone Outback 30BHQ Truck-Camper by MattyMMA posted Sep 23, 2016 at 3:41 AM
  24. MattyMMA

    Can I add 2012 Factory trailer brake controller to 2010 Expy EL

    Hi all, I've tried some searching and I found where people were looking to add the factory trailer brake controller to newer models and even then, not all the information. What is required to add the factory trailer brake controller. We have a 30' Keystone outback and are planning a 25+ trip...
  25. MattyMMA

    Backup Camera / Mirror build for towing

    Hi guys. Looking at a little project here. 2010 Expedition EL Limited, backup camera in NAV 2008 Keystone outback, 33' long. I want to add a camera to rear of camper for backing up. My thoughts were to add the rearview mirror for XLT etc that had the backup camera in the rearview...

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