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11-13-2019, 11:38 AM
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The motor home dinghy guide says awd with the 3.5 motors are towable which I found out the hard way is not true
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12-30-2019, 04:55 PM
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#128
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Southern Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ricket
The motor home dinghy guide says awd with the 3.5 motors are towable which I found out the hard way is not true
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Why do people keep putting their faith in the “Dinghy Guide”. The best thing to do is download the Owners Manual for the vehicle in question and see what the manufacturer says.
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2007 Damon 3060-Ford 16k, Ford C-Max Toad, Ford Ranger Toad, Kawasaki VX300 Versys Motorcycle
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07-24-2020, 08:15 PM
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#129
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Livingston, TX
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We just bought a 2013 Explorer AWD and the Owner's Manual and the 2013 Dinghy Guide both tell us that we CAN flat tow all four down. Now you guys got me scared talking about this "Neutral Tow Kit"?
The book says; 1)65 mph max, 2)neutral, and 3)Start the engine and allow to run for 5 minutes at the beginning of each day and every 6 hours thereafter, 4)With motor running and foot on brake shift through each of the gears and then back into neutral.
Doesn't say anything about leaving the key in "on" position (doesn't the steering wheel lock if the key is not left "on"?).
Roadmaster web site says it WILL drain the battery and there is NOT a fuse kit available. If I DO NOT leave the key in the "on" position, then why would the battery drain?
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Herb & Kathy Baldwin, WB8BHK
'02 Airstream 365XC DP
Towing '06 Saturn Vue
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09-12-2020, 06:15 PM
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#130
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 18
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Due you tow your Ford Edge?
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1999 GEORGETOWN 35'
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09-26-2020, 09:17 AM
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#131
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CLERMONT FL
Posts: 525
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I have a 2011 being towed by. 2020 Forza Winnie. Towed since 2011. Towed great, but needed to add a charge line for the battery. Bought charge line online. Still working great. Also love the Edge.
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/CHEVY EQUANOX 2020 US ARMY RETDon't dream your life away, but live your dream
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11-11-2020, 07:45 PM
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#132
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Centennial, Colorado
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Yes. 2014 Ford Edge Limited. 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V. AWD. The other engine cannot be towed. Flat towed this vehicle from Florida to Seattle and back to Colorado. No problem, except for misconfiguring the tow braking system which created flat spots on all 4 new tires! Ugh.
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2020 Newmar/DutchStar 4369 - Freightliner
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12-30-2020, 07:57 PM
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#133
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Junior Member
American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 16
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Hello,
Can anyone tell me if I need to stop every so many miles and start my tow car to lubricate the transmission.
I tow a 2019 Ford Expedition
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12-31-2020, 06:35 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Centennial, Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankzacherl
Hello,
Can anyone tell me if I need to stop every so many miles and start my tow car to lubricate the transmission.
I tow a 2019 Ford Expedition
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For my 2014 Ford Edge Limited, it is recommended (by dealer) every 5 hours of towing. Start and cycle thru the gears (D/R) a few times. Do this over a period of 5 mins. No need to unhook. It was also advised to keep under 65mph.
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01-01-2021, 06:45 AM
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#135
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Livingston, TX
Posts: 137
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Last shift
Last shift should be from drive to neutral, not reverse to neutral
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01-02-2021, 07:01 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Centennial, Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herbsells
Last shift should be from drive to neutral, not reverse to neutral
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Can you explain the rationale behind this procedure?
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01-03-2021, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Livingston, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TwoHuskies
Can you explain the rationale behind this procedure?
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No I can't explain the rationale, I'm sure there are others on this forum who are far more qualified than me that may be able to explain, but the owners manual of my Saturn (and I thought others I've seen) specifically stated to "run down" through the gears R,N,D,2,1 and then back "up" from 1 through 2 into D and lastly end back in N.
So that's what I've always done with the Saturn and will continue to do with the Explorer. They also state to rest in each position for about ten seconds before shifting to the next position. This of course is WITH the engine running
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Herb & Kathy Baldwin, WB8BHK
'02 Airstream 365XC DP
Towing '06 Saturn Vue
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01-03-2021, 07:17 AM
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#138
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 7,783
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herbsells
Last shift should be from drive to neutral, not reverse to neutral
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Be careful, my Lincoln owner's manual says exactly the opposite. Last shift should be from reverse to neutral. Check your owner’s manual and follow it carefully.
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Marc and Jill, Wellington FL
2013 Entegra Anthem 44SL
2018 Lincoln MKX
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05-31-2021, 12:20 AM
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#139
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S Western Indiana
Posts: 830
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New Ford Lightening
Does anyone know if you can flat tow one of the new Ford Lightenings? Seems like you should be able to easily. I sold my Cadillac and then my 4 X 4 truck as I didn't think I would be able to use the motorhome or tow car again. But my neuropathy has been treated and I really think I'm good to go again.
But I wouldn't mind having a mid level Lightening for towing and a general running around vehicle for me.
Hubs has a new gas F-150, so can't use it.
Just curious.
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10-01-2021, 10:21 PM
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#140
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRUSA14
Be careful, my Lincoln owner's manual says exactly the opposite. Last shift should be from reverse to neutral. Check your owner’s manual and follow it carefully.
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I was just reading that Ford is coming out (2022) with a hybrid Maverick truck that is 4 wheel down flat towable. It’s MSRP is $19,995 and 3 months no payment and 3 years no interest.
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-maverick.html
The 2.5L I4 Hybrid is the model that can be flat towed behind an RV
https://www.google.com/search?q=ford...63A-qOVTpB2VlM
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