Towing capacity

[lauramccaskill]

I am close to purchasing a 2025 Maverick with the tow package. We have a 16 ft Airstream Basecamp and we
currently tow from a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. Just wondering what others tow experiences have been with a Maverick
with the tow package and similar payload? Also, how much does it compromise fuel economy?

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[Scupking]

Looks like the hitch weight is 410lbs for the 16 basecamp. That is over the max limit for the Maverick. The max is 400lbs. The base weight of 2,650 is no problem.

 

[commadorebob]

I have the 4K tow and my highway mileage without towing is close to 30 mpg.

I think you will be fine. The hitch weight on their site includes the battery and LP cans and is only 10 pounds over the limit. So, I'd say remove one and throw it in the bed of the truck. Just be sure you are staying under the Maverick's max GVWR.

Otherwise, you might consider moving up to a Ranger so you have a little more breathing room.

 

[SLJ]

I tow a T@B at around 2,500 pounds and my 23 XLT Ecoboost 2.0 w/4K has no problem. I get around 16-18 mpg depending on the terrain here in the Northeast. Transmission stays nice and cool. I wouldn't tow it with a new 4K hybrid with the 2.5 as that gas engine won't get the mileage. I towed it previously with a bronco Sport with the lesser horsepower and that convinced my to move to the 250 HP ecoboost engine. The 2.0 ecoboost doesn't even know it's back there.

 

[lauramccaskill]

Looks like the hitch weight is 410lbs for the 16 basecamp. That is over the max limit for the Maverick. The max is 400lbs. The base weight of 2,650 is no problem.

Thank you for the information.

 

[lauramccaskill]

I have the 4K tow and my highway mileage without towing is close to 30 mpg.

I think you will be fine. The hitch weight on their site includes the battery and LP cans and is only 10 pounds over the limit. So, I'd say remove one and throw it in the bed of the truck. Just be sure you are staying under the Maverick's max GVWR.

Otherwise, you might consider moving up to a Ranger so you have a little more breathing room.

Thank you. Rangers bigger than what I want. Wish they were not...

 

[710-oil-614]

I tow a T@B at around 2,500 pounds and my 23 XLT Ecoboost 2.0 w/4K has no problem. I get around 16-18 mpg depending on the terrain here in the Northeast. Transmission stays nice and cool. I wouldn't tow it with a new 4K hybrid with the 2.5 as that gas engine won't get the mileage. I towed it previously with a bronco Sport with the lesser horsepower and that convinced my to move to the 250 HP ecoboost engine. The 2.0 ecoboost doesn't even know it's back there.

Very interesting you've written off a drivetrain before you've ever driven it....

I assume you fill with 93?

 

[SLJ]

Very interesting you've written off a drivetrain before you've ever driven it....

It's only 191 horsepower. About the same as my Bronco Sport turbo engine was. There's no magic about horsepower when towing up hills.

 

[710-oil-614]

It's only 191 horsepower. About the same as my Bronco Sport turbo engine was. There's no magic about horsepower when towing up hills.

LOL you are absolutely right about there being no magic in horsepower for towing....

Answered all I need to know.

 

[lauramccaskill]

Very interesting you've written off a drivetrain before you've ever driven it....

I assume you fill with 93?

Sorry I am not understanding. Written off a drivetrain?

 

[710-oil-614]

Sorry I am not understanding. Written off a drivetrain?

The individual I replied to said they wouldn't use the 2025 AWD Hybrid 4K to tow what they towed.

Then showed their behind by saying it doesn't have enough horsepower to tow in hilly areas.

 

[lauramccaskill]

Okay. Will look forward to more input.

 

[LSchicago]

It's only 191 horsepower. About the same as my Bronco Sport turbo engine was. There's no magic about horsepower when towing up hills.

The electric torque makes a huge difference over the Bronco sport though. I had zero lack of power pulling my camper up a hill with a hybrid at 85. Just had to test the power.

 

[SLJ]

The individual I replied to said they wouldn't use the 2025 AWD Hybrid 4K to tow what they towed.

Then showed their behind by saying it doesn't have enough horsepower to tow in hilly areas.

Sure it will tow but it will suck gas while in the mountains. Hopefully towing that weight at highway speeds it will get okay mileage. The electric motor will only help so much as it's designed for commuting and not long the battery would last in the mountains. It will be fine for towing on flats but I wouldn't use any hybrid for towing in the mountains.

 

[robbyrob]

I have a 2023 Hybrid I want to tow a trailer cabin that has a toilet and shower

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