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jarea · 10-29-2017, 12:06 AM

Not sure, but it definitely turns harder than the Fusion. I will be checking it more closely when I get the new tow bar.

Bigd9 · 10-29-2017, 06:27 AM

In my mind, I can see where having a toad where the front wheels are not making the turn fast enough would put a tremendous strain on one of the arms. That coupled with a the arms being wider apart spells trouble.

Curious, is your F150 a 4x4?

walt2137 · 10-29-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jarea

I just had a failure on my blue ox Aventa LX. Towed a ford fusion for 3 years with no problems, but wanted to tow my 2013 f150. the tow tabs are about 8 " wider on the f150 and in a sharp turn into a fuel station I bent one leg.After researching many tow bars, settled on the Avail from blue ox. Has longer legs so they claim it will help the turning radius. Best price I found was from RV Upgrades $787 with $150 trade in. About $200 cheaper than Blue Ox. I hope the longer legs will work on the f 150. I like driving it better than my wife's Fusion. Has anyone else had a problem with towing the F 150? It has electric power steering and is very hard to turn the wheel with the switch off.

I use the Blue Ox Aventa LX 10,000 tow bar and the Roadmaster tow brackets and never had a problem on tight turns in 4 yrs of towing our 13 F150.

jarea · 10-29-2017, 03:09 PM

Bigd9, Yes it is a 2013 Platinum 4 wheel drive. Very easy to disconnect transmission and differentials.

Walt, do you have the tow bar pulled out as far as it will go? I had mine all the way in the receiver as far as it would go to keep every thing shorter. I could have pulled it out about 8" if I had thought that was going to be a problem.I am hoping the longer bar will help the turning radius.
Also, I read somewhere that people were seeing more wear on the edges of the front tires due to the stiff turning. Have you noticed any wear on yours?

walt2137 · 10-29-2017, 03:36 PM

Yes i always have my tow bar all the way out regardless of which toad i tow, we have a 40 (41 ) ft Dynasty and its never been a problem all the way out.

walt2137 · 10-30-2017, 08:17 PM

Sorry i missed the question on the edge wear on front tires, no wear i can see.

trx430ex · 10-30-2017, 11:14 PM

Thank you all for the data, going to push the 5/8 hitch pin, out to the furthest extension. May even get extension to hitch.

Towing E350, passenger van, @ 7000 pounds, Blue Ox Aventa.