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EDIT: I'm adding to the end of this the resolution of this frustrating problem. Relook at the first photo, then skip to what I've added at the end for the explanation. Be aware, this could happen to any owner, and it had NOTHING to do with being set up to flat-tow! ORIGINAL TEXT.... First...

Yup. 2024 XLT Hybrid. Max towing speed according to Ford: 70mph.

Oh, I see your Mav is an FX4. Better tongue weight than my Hybrid, I think.

The Mav handles that tongue weight OK?

The "dream" in video 1 is how tough that tonneau is! The flip loading is simply a miracle. Video 2: If his tailgate was stuck in down position, I'd have chosen a different method for breaking it loose. New dentures today?

I love your post! Our first new "car" after graduating college and getting teaching contracts was a 1965 Ford Ranchero with 289 V8 and 3-speed stick on the column. We loved that little truck, and it went some places and in some conditions it never should have survived. (I'd never attempt some...

The notorious "Yeah-But" however: Operating at 121.3% capacity, one can understand why they pump out vehicles with small things overlooked here and there. The only thing noticed on my 2024 XLT Hybrid so far has been a taillight unit that wasn't fully attached. (Driver's side forward edge...

IMPRESSIVE trip! Congratulations.

Very impressive!

Check my reply to billbillw at the top of page 2. Good or not, that's my answer. :like:

Yep, we made a CO to TN to MI and back 3500 mile trip in June towing the Mav. Wish I'd had the canoe then!

When I upgrade to a Tremor, maybe I'll try that out!

A BIG trailer is all I had available to get restarted canoeing. And while trailering with a proper size trailer would indeed have its appeal, my ultimate goal is to haul the canoe on the Maverick when we are flat-towing it behind our new little motorhome. We recently went from the big Class A...

It's a Nature Bound Solo (11'10") I recently bought used from a Denver canoe dealer. Most of his stock consists of $3K + choices, but this one fit my budget... and my size target, though slightly on the heavy side of his typical items. It is far easier for me to manage alone than the 17'...

I was thinking I had explained all that, but now that I've gone back I recall that I did my explaining in my video narrative, which I was unable to upload. Whoops. So, yes, I had reasons, whether they're good or bad. And thanks for asking that question. Maybe my answer will help my set-up...

An orange or bright yellow, but unstained, jock strap will suffice in some counties, I've heard. With the extended taillights down below, I'm hopeful the flag isn't a necessity anyway, but I have bases covered.

If I find the length a bit too much, I can always raise the Elevate racks to the next setting up, and push the canoe up over the cab. If necessary, I can always shorten the extension on the receiver tube as well. Going higher increases my challenge for loading of course. At 80, one shoulder...

You're definitely right about tail-swing. I don't anticipate any problem with driving the Mav, but while towing the Mav... that's another question. I still have to experiment with that.

That is one sleek looking kayak!

I'm not sure, but that's why the taillights are back there. With bed extenders, I've seen some really long loads on pick-ups, but most are more temporary in nature, I think... lumber, siding, etc.