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My 2019 f150 xlt got it's first oil change and I installed the factory trailer break controller the dealer programmed it.
We are towing a 26 foot travel trailer from Texas to New Jersey and back as long as we don't overload I'll be below 5,000 lbs.
Anything I need to watch for? We are renting the trailer from rvshare for the second time first time with my truck.
We are towing a 26 foot travel trailer from Texas to New Jersey and back as long as we don't overload I'll be below 5,000 lbs.
Anything I need to watch for? We are renting the trailer from rvshare for the second time first time with my truck.
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Keep the speed under 70 MPH towing a camper... the tires arent rated for anymore than that. I tow at 68MPH. Make sure your tires and the trailers tires are inflated properly, make sure you use a good WDH, and setup your brake controller properly.
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Mare sure the spare tire is in good condition, make sure it has proper air pressure in it too. Also, make sure you have tools and know the trick to jack a tandem axle trailer without a jack. Most all travel trailer tires are junk. Most are not rated to 70 MPH as suggested above so be careful.
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Anytime I tow a trailer I'm unfamiliar with (or the first few times out with my own), I like to pull over after a few good miles on the highway and see if I can touch the trailer hubs. If they're getting too hot to touch, you have a problem and need to stop. It's tough with a rental trailer, but I'd repack my own wheel bearings before a trip like that. If you get the camper a few days before the trip, it might be sense to pack the bearings for cheap insurance. Sucks working on rental trailers but I've done it before with Uhauls.
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I carry an IR gun always. Whenever I stop and get gas, it's my wife's job. Knowing that all tires / wheels are running similar temps is a big indicator of a problem developing (or not). When in doubt, run the tires at max pressure on the tire. Under-inflated tires are the biggest concern.
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What they said ^^^^^^^ is generally good advice. I'd respectfully disagree with the 70MPH bit though. With your combination I'd keep it at 60MPH or maybe a little more sometimes, unless it is a much better (and lighter) trailer than I imagine.
What engine is in your 2019 F150 XLT?
Frontal area will be a bigger burden than hills for most of your trip. If you have the 3.3 V6 you'll probably not enjoy your driving experience very much.
A 26' travel trailer that is under 5,000 pounds (especially when loaded) is pretty amazing.
Check the age of the trailer's tires. Even looking beautiful, if they are like 5+ years old and they live the life of a rental trailer, they could be trouble on a long run in a lot of heat. Here's a great write-up of how to tell: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret....jsp?techid=11
What engine is in your 2019 F150 XLT?
Frontal area will be a bigger burden than hills for most of your trip. If you have the 3.3 V6 you'll probably not enjoy your driving experience very much.
A 26' travel trailer that is under 5,000 pounds (especially when loaded) is pretty amazing.
Check the age of the trailer's tires. Even looking beautiful, if they are like 5+ years old and they live the life of a rental trailer, they could be trouble on a long run in a lot of heat. Here's a great write-up of how to tell: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret....jsp?techid=11
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