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01-28-2019, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Ocean Park, Maine
Trailer: 21NE picked up in May 2022
Posts: 207
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I would just put it in "tow" mode and not be in a big hurry to get up those hills. It will pull it up fine.
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01-28-2019, 06:15 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
Posts: 2,255
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i put my F 150 in tow mode its hauls beautifully we did a lot of mountain ranges in Canada last year never seemed to be working hard stayed up with traffic easily . i love using the tow mod for going down set you speed and the truck manages it. i don't mind listening to the engine work it would be making the same noise if i was down shifting to use the engine to slow down going down hill.
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01-28-2019, 09:32 PM
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#23
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy in Maine
I would just put it in "tow" mode and not be in a big hurry to get up those hills. It will pull it up fine.
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Many many issues can be easily resolved by simply slowing down. Good advice.
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01-28-2019, 09:56 PM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Many many issues can be easily resolved by simply slowing down. Good advice.
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Or, by stepping on the accelerator. I think that's why it's there. 
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01-28-2019, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
Trailer: none
Posts: 515
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I find that cranking up the radio volume helps with the engine noise problem.
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Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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01-28-2019, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,213
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The Gen2 trailers are heavier and a 21 with the most storage of any Escape trailer. Could easily be 4500#. Add things inside an F150 and the bed could make it "sloggy". Food for thought when contemplating a Crossover V-6. Would think the OP would be very happy with an F150 3.5 EcoBoost. Torque is your friend.
BTW, our 5.3 Vortec in our Yukon does the job in spades, and the engine braking is awesome. When rotating tires at 98K recently I asked what the pads were like. "Fronts look new(original), rear need replacement."
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01-29-2019, 11:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,347
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilola
I find that cranking up the radio volume helps with the engine noise problem.
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May I suggest; No, due to sensorineural hearing loss. AMHIK. 
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01-29-2019, 12:22 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
Trailer: none
Posts: 515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfandrews
May I suggest; No, due to sensorineural hearing loss. AMHIK. |
It also helps with my tinnitus! 
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Greg
Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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01-29-2019, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,213
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Hi Greg- loud music probably caused mine.
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01-29-2019, 01:40 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
Trailer: none
Posts: 515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Hi Greg- loud music probably caused mine.
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Hey Ross,
I'm blaming the military on mine- VA claim in progress! 
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Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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01-29-2019, 04:21 PM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Ocean Park, Maine
Trailer: 21NE picked up in May 2022
Posts: 207
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Sometimes you have to just let them ponies run.
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01-29-2019, 04:50 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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Here are some green shots on our trip to Chilliwack without the trailer and our trip home from California to Osoyoos and return with the trailer. The Hemi keeps getting better and better mpg.....
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