Maverick trailer towing trip

[Dad]

Have to wonder if your poor mileage is related to the brake controller not working properly.

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[RichardCranium]

So I used my Maverick for an easy trip here in Florida. It's 2022 2.0 EB AWD with 4k tow. The trailer was rented from Cruise America and is about 20 ft long and 3k empty weight. Travel was 70 Miles each way through some back and city roads and highway.

The Mav pulled easy and never hesitated. Power was good and handling was ok. Over some bumpy sections there was a lot of bucking and bouncing. Gas mileage was abismyl at 12 mpg. While my Mav had the brake controller recall done, I think it's still not working right. The lights worked , but it kept saying trailer not connected then other times it was. Not confident inspiring!

Temp gauge stayed in the normal range and I never felt like it was running hot. Tow/haul mode held the rpms high for a long time before shifting and normal actually seemed to drive better.

We made it back safely and while power was ok with the trailer, the Mav felt sprightly after disconnecting !

On my road trip, when we would unhook the trailer to go do some sight seeing, mine felt “spritly” as well. Haha.

 

[RichardCranium]

Balloons!

Make sure they are helium

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

That's a donkey driver who has no respect for human life. I would have called the police immediately. Too many idiots on the road these days (including me).

I do not call cops.
The S10 driver drove 280 miles from LA to Las Vegas and 280 miles back to LA from Las Vegas. CHP OR NHP can deal with him.
Because of their cowardice.
I lost what remaing respect for cops I had. The minute the Uvalde, TX police chief stated that officer safety was more important than the children's lives. And held up entering the classrooms for 77 minutes.

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