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    Towing boat without HD tow package

    Hi everyone - I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2018 Expy max platinum 4wd that does not have the HD towing - so a 6000lb tow rating. I have a 21ft boat (2017 chaparral 21H2O sport on a coyote trailer) with a dry weight of 3100 lbs. I can’t find trailer weight online or on the trailer itself...
  2. LG_123

    Trailer Disconnected Error

    Occasionally while towing our airstream, I get a notification on the dash that the trailer has been disconnecting. When I pull over to check, the umbilical cord is still in place and all the lights are working properly. I pull out and re-insert the umbilical cord, and I'm usually good to go...
  3. Meeker

    LT Tires and Towing

    I haven't seen this mentioned on any threads in the last few years, so I thought I'd share my experiences towing with 2 different type of tires. 2018 XLT came with the Michelin Primacy tires. Towing my 2016 Cougar 21RBS I have to be very careful to keep the tongue weight and cargo in check to...
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    Transmission Temps: How Hot is TOO Hot when towing?

    I kept a close eye on my Transmission Temperature while towing my camper up Fancy Gap VA. The outside temperature was in the Mid 70's. My Transmission went up to 215 degrees. The needle on the actual temp. gauge stayed within the normal/middle range. So How Hot is Too Hot for your Transmission...
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    First Heavier Tow -- Observations and a few Questions

    I've now had my 2018 Expedition Platinum with Heavy Tow package for about six months now. I bought it thinking I would get back into larger boats. I've not had the opportunity to tow anything heavy yet. My current boat is only 3,500 pounds and I only go 1/4 mile to the boat ramp. I have a small...
  6. fotowiild

    Newbie needing towing advice

    Hi all. I just got a 2020 XLT Max with the Xtra Heavy Duty tow option and the XLT Off-road package with the intention of towing a travel trailer, and I'm looking for some advice, or some confirmation that I'm making the right decision on the right size trailer to buy. I've been researching and...
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    2017 Expedition Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package

    Hello everyone new guy here. I love my Expedition but I have got a towing problem and I am hoping someone in this forum could help me out. I have a 2017 Ford Expedition XLT. After reviewing the Specification from Ford it appears I have the base XLT with Equipment Group 200A and the only added...
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    New Expedition with trailer brake controller problems - Help

    First post here - I'm looking for some help. Last week I purchased a new 2019 Expedition Max Platinum with Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing Package. Currently getting no power to the 12v lead or the trailer brakes. Anytime I squeeze the brake controller the Expedition screen reads, "trailer...
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    2014 Limited Short Wheel Base versus EL towing

    I have a 2014 Ford Expedition Limited.... short wheel base (non EL) 60K miles, new tires, etc. We are looking at getting a Travel Trailer. I have a pretty good understanding of the practical and posted weight limits. And I plan on getting a good WDH/Equalizing hitch. We are looking at TTs...
  10. J

    2019 Max overheating when towing

    I have a 2019 Expedition Max with the heavy duty towing option. I live in Arizona and have a 7500lbs trailer. I just purchased the Max it has 1100 miles on it with no problems. So, last weekend we used it to tow our trailer up to the mountains. I previously had 2013 Expedition and towed the same...

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