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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

05-08-2016, 10:02 PM

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To Ecoboost or Not Ecoboost? That's the Question.

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Posted By binnova

I have a vent mount for my phone so it's in the...

I have a vent mount for my phone so it's in the same line of sight as the instrument cluster. My phone connects via bluetooth to the OBD2 reader.

I bought this from Amazon:
Fineed Super Mini...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

05-08-2016, 09:37 PM

Replies: 184

To Ecoboost or Not Ecoboost? That's the Question.

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Posted By binnova

I've searched for Ford recommendations regarding...

I've searched for Ford recommendations regarding cruise control & towing.

Ford does recommend turning off the speed control in hilly terrain. The reason stated is that speed control may turn off...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

05-08-2016, 06:00 PM

Replies: 184

To Ecoboost or Not Ecoboost? That's the Question.

Views: 21,305

Posted By binnova

Late to the party, adding my 2 cents

I was hesitant about the ecoboost because of the image in my head of the v6 being in constant boost while towing.

2015 4x4 Supercab, 6.5' bed, XLT, with 3.5 ecoboost engine, towing package,...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

03-31-2016, 01:37 PM

Replies: 13

2015 F150 Trailer Sway Control

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Posted By binnova

What rvb Said

My experience with the Ford F-150 factory sway control is that when the tail-wag exceeds Ford's predetermined limits the truck will hit the trailer brake for you, cancel the cruise control if it's...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

03-30-2016, 10:27 AM

Replies: 26

Wind-Induced Sway

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Posted By binnova

Good points, thanks. Next trip, I'll get the...

Good points, thanks.

Next trip, I'll get the tongue weight up and do my own WDH adjustments per the WDH manual.

Not likely to switch my TV, but I'll go to LT truck tires when the time comes.

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

03-29-2016, 11:12 PM

Replies: 26

Wind-Induced Sway

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Posted By binnova

Thanks for the inputs, much appreciated. ...

Thanks for the inputs, much appreciated.

Ah, the terminology. What I experienced was wind-initiated, but led to control issues. Steering corrections seemed to induce a negative feedback loop,...

Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads

03-29-2016, 08:06 PM

Replies: 26

Wind-Induced Sway

Views: 3,482

Posted By binnova

Wind-Induced Sway

Hi, all. New to the forum. Just finished a long TT haul, and want to relate my experience and then ask some questions.

TT: Salem 27RLSS, about 6500lbs, about 650lbs tongue weight.
TV: Ford...

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