Just towed trailer 200 miles with XLT EcoBoost 4K Tow AWD (Santa Cruz to Lucerne CA through 3 mountain passes)

[Me B]

Hi, Just towed my new trailer 200 miles from Santa Cruz, CA to Lucerne, CA with my 2022 XLT EB 4K tow and AWD. Got 11.5 MPG @ 57mph. Went over 3 mountain passes in cruise control. Cruise dropped between 2 and 3 mph and then caught up.

Sometimes there is a whooshing sound. Maybe the fan?

Trailer is #3400 and the tongue is #390.

Sponsored

 

[GadgetDad]

Can you give details on the camper? Looks amazing! Been trying to find the right one for us as well and this might be it.

 

[Me B]

Hi, here's a link. It's a 2012 Lance mfg. 1685. I was off on the Hitch weight. It's #346, Dry weight #3450. I paid 15K and it's loaded.
https://www.jdpower.com/rvs/2012/lance-manufacturing/m-1685/6020543/specs

 

[Dude84]

Hi, here's a link. It's a 2012 Lance mfg. 1685. I was off on the Hitch weight. It's #346, Dry weight #3450. I paid 15K and it's loaded.
https://www.jdpower.com/rvs/2012/lance-manufacturing/m-1685/6020543/specs

Seems like you're cutting it real close on the tow capacity with that dry weight. With much of anything in that camper you're going to get over 4,000 lbs, which doesn't seem like a great idea, especially if you'll be going over mountain passes.

 

[Me B]

Hi
I also added accessories.
Home made strut bar and a Steeda sway bar set at medium.
r and an Steeda sway bar set at medium.
Rear tire pressure #40psi

 

[Me B]

Nope, removed the spare tire, 1 propane tank a kids bed, and I don't travel with a full tank of water. We're going to weight the truck this week and then I'll know more.

 

[BlueRaven]

youll be fine even at 5000 pounds. just take it slow and pay attention.

 

[Me B]

Also I had the brake gain @ 5.0

 

[MavDave]

Nice to see other people towing with theirs too. I towed my vintage camper home about 1100 miles I weighed mine as I towed it at 3850. These trucks tow AMAZINGLY. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[801dute]

Pretty sure Ford recommends not using cruise control when towing on large inclines. I know I wouldn't do it myself.

 

[Hardening2753]

Pretty sure Ford recommends not using cruise control when towing on large inclines. I know I wouldn't do it myself.

You won't do it to keep more control? Or is there a technical issue?

 

[GPSMan]

And that's a hybrid up front with additional towing equipment added post delivery.

19.9 MPG towing the white utility trailer loaded with machinery up and over the Sierra mountains on as hot as a 96 degree day. Not enough miles with the camper to get a fair MPG number but it was totally easy to tow up some steep grades. On the flat, on the highway, the hybrid engine is at about 25% to 40% load.

 

[801dute]

You won't do it to keep more control? Or is there a technical issue?

Yes, for more control. It is very mountainous out here and cruise control is very annoying when you're doing lots of climbing.

 

[Backyard-Dawg]

And that's a hybrid up front with additional towing equipment added post delivery.

19.9 MPG towing the white utility trailer loaded with machinery up and over the Sierra mountains on as hot as a 96 degree day. Not enough miles with the camper to get a fair MPG number but it was totally easy to tow up some steep grades. On the flat, on the highway, the hybrid engine is at about 25% to 40% load.

What's the weight of the camper? An what did you add post delivery?

I have a hybrid and would be interested in a camper that size or even a little smaller.

 

[JimParker256]

Nope, removed the spare tire, 1 propane tank a kids bed, and I don't travel with a full tank of water. We're going to weight the truck this week and then I'll know more.

But if you "weight" it, won't it weigh more? I'm just kidding you - gotta love these automated spell checkers that "fix" things for you... Maybe AI will eventually help resolve this, but in the meantime, it's a source of endless amusement for us as we wait for our Macs. And wait... (Or is it "weight?"... LOL)

Sponsored