Socal to Idaho Trailer Tow Report

[Maverick Teacher]

San Diego to Boise with a 5X8 Uhaul trailer in my 2024 with FX4, AWD, 4K Tow Package with 1, 800 miles on the odometer. Just had first oil change to full synthetic and tires rotated.

Two people in the truck with probably 500 lbs inside. Trailer had approximately 1K lbs, plus the weight of the trailer. Total around 2,200 lbs.

*** 940 miles & 17.9 average mpg. Kept speeds betwen 68 and 73 mph. We were above 4K feet the majority of the trip, running AC, and it was windy much of the time.

No issues whatsoever with the trailer or the engine. Passed several slow trucks and cars with ease.
I alternated between Tow/Haul mode and Normal mode. No apparent difference in MPG but the engine was revving higher in town in Tow/Haul mode.

Sure glad I bought the truck since I would have had to spend a lot more for a Uhaul truck than towing a trailer. 10/10 for my first towing experience.

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[Ranch]

San Diego to Boise with a 5X8 Uhaul trailer in my 2024 with FX4, AWD, 4K Tow Package with 1, 800 miles on the odometer. Just had first oil change to full synthetic and tires rotated.

Two people in the truck with probably 500 lbs inside. Trailer had approximately 1K lbs, plus the weight of the trailer. Total around 2,200 lbs.

*** 940 miles & 17.9 average mpg. Kept speeds betwen 68 and 73 mph. We were above 4K feet the majority of the trip, running AC, and it was windy much of the time.

No issues whatsoever with the trailer or the engine. Passed several slow trucks and cars with ease.
I alternated between Tow/Haul mode and Normal mode. No apparent difference in MPG but the engine was revving higher in town in Tow/Haul mode.

Sure glad I bought the truck since I would have had to spend a lot more for a Uhaul truck than towing a trailer. 10/10 for my first towing experience.

Thanks for the report. I have a 2023 FX4/4K that I plan on using to tow a trailer in the future so I appreciate the information.

 

[lm126027]

My tow is a snowmobile trailer (13' long) and figure the total weight with the two 4 stroke sleds is around 3200. Tows awesome, however with the bigger and heavier trailer don't get your mileage... Getting around 13 mpg. lol

 

[Monark]

Welcome to Idafornia!

 

[glpuckett]

San Diego to Boise with a 5X8 Uhaul trailer in my 2024 with FX4, AWD, 4K Tow Package with 1, 800 miles on the odometer. Just had first oil change to full synthetic and tires rotated.

Two people in the truck with probably 500 lbs inside. Trailer had approximately 1K lbs, plus the weight of the trailer. Total around 2,200 lbs.

*** 940 miles & 17.9 average mpg. Kept speeds betwen 68 and 73 mph. We were above 4K feet the majority of the trip, running AC, and it was windy much of the time.

No issues whatsoever with the trailer or the engine. Passed several slow trucks and cars with ease.
I alternated between Tow/Haul mode and Normal mode. No apparent difference in MPG but the engine was revving higher in town in Tow/Haul mode.

Sure glad I bought the truck since I would have had to spend a lot more for a Uhaul truck than towing a trailer. 10/10 for my first towing experience.

Welcome to IDAHO, I moved here Nov. 2024 from SoCal

 

[Monark]

Welcome to IDAHO, I moved here Nov. 2024 from SoCal

Same here but 2005 move in. 2500 miles on my Maverick. I love it!

 

[LisaS]

I’m another gray Maverick in Meridian, welcome to beautiful ID.

I just did a round trip to/from St George, Utah. Great mileage and comfortable ride.

 

[First Sergeant]

Welcome to Idafornia!

Yup! And don't forget to visit our capitol "BoisAngeles!

 

[NHRider]

San Diego to Boise with a 5X8 Uhaul trailer in my 2024 with FX4, AWD, 4K Tow Package with 1, 800 miles on the odometer. Just had first oil change to full synthetic and tires rotated.

Two people in the truck with probably 500 lbs inside. Trailer had approximately 1K lbs, plus the weight of the trailer. Total around 2,200 lbs.

*** 940 miles & 17.9 average mpg. Kept speeds betwen 68 and 73 mph. We were above 4K feet the majority of the trip, running AC, and it was windy much of the time.

No issues whatsoever with the trailer or the engine. Passed several slow trucks and cars with ease.
I alternated between Tow/Haul mode and Normal mode. No apparent difference in MPG but the engine was revving higher in town in Tow/Haul mode.

Sure glad I bought the truck since I would have had to spend a lot more for a Uhaul truck than towing a trailer. 10/10 for my first towing experience.

great road report. Enjoyed the read.

 

[Dad]

Thanks for the report. I have a 2023 FX4/4K that I plan on using to tow a trailer in the future so I appreciate the information.

That's what this club is all about . . . members helping members.

 

[PedalParty]

Two weeks ago I did Nampa to Tulsa picked up a the same spec Uhaul and drove back. Easy to do yet the winds in Wyoming killed my gas milage.

 

[Troggis]

Two weeks ago I did Nampa to Tulsa picked up a the same spec Uhaul and drove back. Easy to do yet the winds in Wyoming killed my gas milage.

I live in Wyoming... Winds kill my mileage daily

 

[The Real Maverick]

Welcome to Idafornia!

Welcome to IDAHO, I moved here Nov. 2024 from SoCal

Yup! And don't forget to visit our capitol "BoisAngeles!

That's what this club is all about . . . members helping members.

 

[Maverick Teacher]

Thanks everybody.
Yep, another Californicator in Idaho but I'm one of the good ones ha ha
I actually saw another carbon gray Maverick with custom yellow/gold rims today in Boise-I figure it's one of the people on this forum...

 

[Lookn4bikes]

I guess you need to change your location on your info. I saw a ton of Mavericks today in Meridian and Boise. I was the only Oxford white XLT.

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