Anyone towing a 26+’ enclosed trailer with their 4th Gen?

[Fozzy]

I towed this from LI, NY to Maine and it towed great but the wind was moving my truck around that buddy in the back seat looked like a bobble head. Only had 2 sleds so overall weight should hAve been 3500-4K but ordered sumo springs and putting in 5100’s because I HATE squat. Power was just as good if not better then my hemi ram.

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Thanks, I really want the Expy to do it all. I need to get the toys to Moab and the dunes while being inside. I loved sledding. My wife said “it’s the sand or the snow. You pick, because your not doing both anymore.” After having a kid. Side by sides and quads are a little more family friendly so sand it is.


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[Fozzy]

I towed this from LI, NY to Maine and it towed great but the wind was moving my truck around that buddy in the back seat looked like a bobble head. Only had 2 sleds so overall weight should hAve been 3500-4K but ordered sumo springs and putting in 5100’s because I HATE squat. Power was just as good if not better then my hemi ram.

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Thanks, I really want the Expy to do it all. I need to get the toys to Moab and the dunes while being inside. I loved sledding. My wife said “it’s the sand or the snow. You pick, because your not doing both anymore.” After having a kid. Side by sides and quads are a little more family friendly so sand it is.


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[JasonH]

Thanks, I really want the Expy to do it all. I need to get the toys to Moab and the dunes while being inside. I loved sledding. My wife said “it’s the sand or the snow. You pick, because your not doing both anymore.” After having a kid. Side by sides and quads are a little more family friendly so sand it is.


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I have a 2017 EL (Max for later years). I tow a 7K, 30' travel trailer with it. It's fine, as long as you use a decent WDH with sway control. Mine is a relatively inexpensive Husky Centerline and it does the job. It's a bit squirrely when it's windy, but I can handle it comfortably with one hand during normal driving. I always suggest renting and seeing how comfortable you feel.

 

[FeO2]

So, while towing these trailers;

What rpms and what gear is your tranny in on typical flat highway at 70 mph?

Then, how does it handle grades? i.e. uphill for a short while and then a longer uphill climb? (rpms/gear)

Headwinds any issue?

2010 Limited Expy owner here, looking for future consideration....

 

[DSF1]

Just FYI, I tow an 8800 GVWR 34' passport elite TT. I use the Hensley Arrow hitch assembly . Sway is utterly a non issue and the 5.4 is just simply amazing. We dont live in the Rockies, by any means, but we have our share of hills . The truck cruises at 60 without breaking a sweat and all but the worst hills are handled with aplom. On the worst hills I do my best to keep it from shifting to 3rd gear (and wish I had an override control) as I'm no fan of 5500 rpm while towing.
The expeditions are, in my opinion, amazing. Ran a 2010 f150 before this and what I really love about the expy is the IRS . Ford did their homework in this one. It hops FAR less and doesn't squat any worse than the f150 fully loaded. That's the beauty of IRS - no rear axle dancing around when you hit a hole or bump.
Oh! I DO run 10ply eq tires at 80psi in the rear and 50 in the front. These were also game changers- almost as much as the Hensley.

 

[Thomas Warden]

I’m on the road now towing a 28’ Jayco Travel Trailer and into my third week. I use a Blue Ox WD hitch and have had no problems so far with my 2019 XLT. It gets a little swerve sometimes when being passed or passing a large truck.

 

[DSF1]

Anyone else here using a hensley? Passing 18 wheelers dont even register. Not trying to shamelessly plug a minor, but I think they should be mandatory! Total game changers. Power and braking aren't our issues, but Expeditions are relatively short dogs so a long tail needs to be well controlled

 

[Bury]

I have a 2015 Expy and towed a 25' TT with 2 friction sway bars and still got swayed. I bought a Propride WDH (very similar to Hensley, google it) and it worked much, much better. FYI, just traded in my TT for a Class A so now I will be trying to sell the Propride, but I was very impressed with the difference.

 

[DSF1]

Pro pride is actually made by the fellow who originally designed the hensley, so it has a small host of engineering improvements - not that either are anything less than phenomenal!

 

[Fozzy]

That is one expensive hitch.


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[DSF1]

A bit pricey but worth you and your families life to have it, if not just your truck and trailer!

 

[Fozzy]

A bit pricey but worth you and your families life to have it, if not just your truck and trailer!

I here you there. I have never seen one like that before. There has been a lot of good info on this thread. Now I need to find one I like that meets my size and weight requirements. Thanks for your input and everyone else’s.


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[Bury]

I pulled a 25' TT, total weight about 7000lb, worked like a charm. Propride is very responsive as well. Give them a call.

 

[DSF1]

We should start a hensley/propride thread - get people's feedback and tips/tricks and comments. I think it would be good for current owners and invaluable for potential new ones

 

[shane_th_ee]

So, while towing these trailers;

What rpms and what gear is your tranny in on typical flat highway at 70 mph?

Then, how does it handle grades? i.e. uphill for a short while and then a longer uphill climb? (rpms/gear)

Headwinds any issue?

2010 Limited Expy owner here, looking for future consideration....

Mine is 6000lbs and 18' long, but the length doesn't really impact mileage or performance, only stability. On flat ground at 70mph, mine runs ~1800rpm in 9th. On grades/passes etc, it'll do whatever you ask, but accelerating means lots of fuel as the boost kicks in. RPMs tend to be fairly moderate (I don't think I've ever really seen anything over about 4500rpm unless really on the gas to accelerate "quickly"). That's because peak torque is pretty low with the Ecobost and the truck is going for torque...

 

[shane_th_ee]

Oh, and for those of you who are new to this, towing over 65mph requires special tires for the trailer. Personally, I run Goodyear Endurance which are rated to 87mph.

 

[Wayne Decker]

On various towing and trailer forums (airstreamforums.com for example) There are discussions of both hensley and pro-pride. Users love them (despite being more difficult to hitch up). Others think they work but are overkill. It all depends on your rig and what you're happy with.

 

[DSF1]

Actually, I could never figure out why people thought they were hard to hook up. I prepared for that aspect when bought mine, but quickly discovered that it's easier to hook up single handed than a ball.

 

[Dice Roll]

My truck calls for 39 psi cold. It has the 22s. Do the trucks on 20s call for less?

 

[Lou Hamilton]

My truck calls for 39 psi cold. It has the 22s. Do the trucks on 20s call for less?

I think both the 20's and 18s are 35 psi.