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06-26-2018, 11:51 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Toad ford explorer
Anyone have problems flat towing ford explorer?
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06-26-2018, 01:01 PM
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No problems towing here. Both 2016, one AWD and the other FWD. both in 4down.
Are you thinking of getting one as a toad?
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06-28-2018, 09:15 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Explore
Yes. Can't pass up this deal on the Limited
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06-28-2018, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel_Don
No problems towing here. Both 2016, one AWD and the other FWD. both in 4down.
Are you thinking of getting one as a toad?
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Yep. Got a great deal on a 2014 Limited
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06-28-2018, 09:26 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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We've towed four down our 2015 Explorer several thousand miles with nary a problem.
Well, except when the 12 volt line to the battery didn't connect and ran the battery dead. See we have to leave the ignition on and the trans in neutral. That's usually not a problem if the 12 volt line connects properly.
To solve this I purchased one of those portable charge packs and keep it in the vehicle all the time just in case. 
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FAA ATC ret, VFW, AL, VVA, NRA
US Army Aviation, MACV Vietnam 65-66
2012 Journey 36M, Cummings 360hp
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06-28-2018, 09:38 AM
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We started having goofy transmission problems on our 13 Explorer. Convinced it was from towing. We tow a Grand Cherokee now.
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06-28-2018, 09:49 AM
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Nor'easters Club
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2014 Explorer Sport AWD here. Probably 20,000 towed miles, no issues with a 12v charge line and trickle charger installed.
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06-29-2018, 11:37 AM
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Where can I find a charger and can I install it myself?
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06-29-2018, 01:07 PM
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I don’t see why you couldn’t install it yourself if you’re at all handy. Mine is from here: https://rvibrake.com/products/towed-...ant=8804388741
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06-29-2018, 01:09 PM
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https://rvibrake.com/products/towed-...ant=8804388741
I got mine there, and yes, I think if you’re at all handy installation should be doable. - Ron
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06-29-2018, 01:22 PM
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So I'm interested. What advantage does this give me over just having a 12 volt line to the battery? That's working OK.
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FAA ATC ret, VFW, AL, VVA, NRA
US Army Aviation, MACV Vietnam 65-66
2012 Journey 36M, Cummings 360hp
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06-29-2018, 02:23 PM
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Toad ford explorer
You know what, Jim? I honestly don’t know...
Just thought it might give me an added layer of regulation.
You may be right, might not have needed it. It is fused so there’s that....oh, sorry for the double post before.
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06-29-2018, 02:30 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Thanks Ron, I don't know either. My 12 volt line is also fused. The only trouble I have had is if the cord isn't plugged in properly and isn't providing 12 volt to the battery.
What I do have is a portable battery pack that I purchased just for that problem. I keep it charged and with the toad all the time. If the battery is dead we simply jump start it.
I did work on the plug and we haven't had a problem lately.
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FAA ATC ret, VFW, AL, VVA, NRA
US Army Aviation, MACV Vietnam 65-66
2012 Journey 36M, Cummings 360hp
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06-29-2018, 03:09 PM
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Blew the fuse once & killed the battery. There IS a “cute” green light on the charger to show it’s on and working.
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2020 Newmar London Aire 4569
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