Towing my 4x4 F150 crew cab

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Towing my 4x4 F150 crew cab

May 08, 2019, 08:30:55 pm

I am making the move to AK in less than a month and as stated before I will be towing a 2016 F150 4x4...flat tow?? Trailer it?? Or on car dolly?? What are y'all doing with your full size 4x4 trucks? I need to decide pretty quick as I will have to purchase the required items. Thanks in advance oh and the truck is about 5500 pounds

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Reply #1 – May 08, 2019, 08:32:13 pm

Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford F-150 | etrailer.com

Should answer most of your questions

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Reply #2 – May 08, 2019, 08:45:23 pm

Thank you. I'm familiar with what's needed...just curious what the masses are doing with their trucks. And how it works for them.

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Reply #3 – May 08, 2019, 08:47:11 pm

Thinking most Tow a smaller vehicle.

But I am sure He will chime in soon

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Reply #4 – May 08, 2019, 09:01:26 pm

If you have a manual transfer case, you should have no problem flat towing. A friend of mine wanted to flat tow his F150, but couldn't because of the transfer case.

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Reply #5 – May 08, 2019, 09:04:49 pm

I'm towing a 2010 Chevy Silverado extended cab using a Blue Ox baseplate with a Ready Brute Elite towbar with integrated brake.
The disadvantage of using a trailer is the added weight and where do you park the trailer when you need to unload it to get into a smaller campsite? But you can back up with the trailer where you can't with a towbar/truck.
I added a bed cover to be able to store more stuff for our Alaska trip. Hope to see you there.

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Reply #6 – May 08, 2019, 09:05:46 pm

I towed my 2013 f150 crew cab 4x4, 4 wheel down for many years. It's easy and your motorhome will do it just fine. I suggest an auxiliary braking system for your truck. I Now tow a 6000lb land cruiser. You just hook up your tow bar, braking, and plug in the rear lights, good to go. If I remember correctly you have key on, apply brake, and turn 4x4 shifter knob full on and off 4 times. The transfer case is now in neutral.

I believe towing 4 wheel down is the easiest, I tried other methods, and was struck trying to make room for the dolly or trailer and trying to keep it locked up and preventing it from getting stolen.
Just my thoughts!

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Reply #7 – May 08, 2019, 09:20:40 pm

Remco says your truck is towable four-down as is with no restrictions. Check your owners manual to be sure. Also make sure that your coach can tow the weight.

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Reply #8 – May 08, 2019, 09:21:03 pm

My bad. My friends Ford was a F250

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Reply #9 – May 08, 2019, 09:30:10 pm

So I think if I were just camping I'd want to tow on all fours...but the price of trailers in AK are pretty high and I will need one. I would be purchasing an aluminum trailer for weight reasons if that's the route I take...and will need one for my wheelers etc once I get to AK...so if possible i think I'd like to trailer it. If it's a bad idea I won't...But getting the trailer brakes to work with just brake pedal and not retarder. That is what I will have to figure out if I go with trailer.

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Reply #10 – May 08, 2019, 10:12:06 pm

I tow my 150........ with a Harley in it.

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Reply #11 – May 08, 2019, 10:55:41 pm

Tow Tahoe 4 down. Have friends that tow 2500HD crew cab, 8' bed, and F150 lifted. All are 4x4

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Reply #12 – May 09, 2019, 01:14:27 am

I've towed my 2016 F150 4x4 over 25K miles including a trip to Alaska and back to Texas with no problems. I used a Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain towbar and Roadmaster base plates. PM me if you need to know anything specific.

Steve

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Reply #13 – May 09, 2019, 06:35:03 am

Is anyone pulling a trailer with electric brakes?

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Reply #14 – May 09, 2019, 08:13:11 am

Quote from: Flatfisher53 – May 09, 2019, 06:35:03 am

Is anyone pulling a trailer with electric brakes?

I pull a 28' enclosed trailer with electric brakes.

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Reply #15 – May 09, 2019, 08:25:31 am

I towed my stacker with air/hydraulic disc brakes. Perfectly proportional braking with no trailer braking when using the retarder.

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Reply #16 – May 09, 2019, 09:03:08 am

Awesome feedback...was there nothing special y'all had to do as far as installing a diode etc...to get it to work properly with the electric brakes? And also y'all seem to be towing heavy. How did it handle the hills and steep grades?

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Reply #17 – May 09, 2019, 03:38:32 pm

Quote from: Flatfisher53 – May 09, 2019, 09:03:08 am

Awesome feedback...was there nothing special y'all had to do as far as installing a diode etc...to get it to work properly with the electric brakes? And also y'all seem to be towing heavy. How did it handle the hills and steep grades?

I had to install an electric brake controller. It pulls the trailer better than my f-350, especially in a hard side wind. It weighs close to 10k when everything is loaded. The only thing you MUST keep an eye on is the water temp on those hot summer days. We pull some long mountain grades up here. Drop a gear and keep the rpms up, I try not to let it get it over 200*.

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Reply #18 – May 09, 2019, 05:49:29 pm

Quote from: Flatfisher53 – May 08, 2019, 08:30:55 pm

I am making the move to AK in less than a month and as stated before I will be towing a 2016 F150 4x4...flat tow?? Trailer it?? Or on car dolly?? What are y'all doing with your full size 4x4 trucks? I need to decide pretty quick as I will have to purchase the required items. Thanks in advance oh and the truck is about 5500 pounds

I've been researching a Toad/flat tow vehicle and the F150 (2016) have a built in towing app in the system. There are several youtube videos showing how to do it. I will be trading in my Venza for a 2014 F150 for an even trade but all the guides for flat tows all list the F150 for many model years. Good luck... Love Alaska

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Reply #19 – May 09, 2019, 08:34:41 pm

I don't know about Ford trucks but it I have heard that it is recommended to start a Suzuki Samurai and work the clutch every 200 miles or so for lubrication purposes. I have also heard it is wise to make sure the front wheels aren't locked in and remove the rear drive shaft.

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Reply #20 – May 09, 2019, 08:39:14 pm

I have been towing my 2016 F150 4x4 with a Blue Ox tow bar for two years with no problems. It is the easiest to get into tow mode of any vehicle I have towed

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Reply #21 – May 09, 2019, 08:47:36 pm

Been towing our 2015 F150 4x4 since Aug 2015. Have the Blue Ox base plate, Blue Ox 10,000# tow bar and M & G braking system.
Never had a problem and the Coach doesn't even know it's back there.

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Reply #22 – May 10, 2019, 05:47:08 pm

So I'm tossing around the idea between an open trailer and an enclosed...have not made the purchase yet...do you not find the enclosed more difficult on the MH and with passing semi's...and yes I have towed large trailers and have the experience...just not with a MH.

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Reply #23 – May 10, 2019, 07:37:06 pm

Darren, I have tow both open and enclosed (24') trailers with no issues, mainly I like the enclosed trailer better because it keeps everything clean (rock\dirt debris). Also no issues towing my GMC 4x4 crew cab, I have the Blue Ox tow bar with Air-Force 1 brake system.
Steve

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Reply #24 – May 10, 2019, 07:46:14 pm

Was the 24 a bit much in the hills...I will only be putting about 4-4500 inside or on the trailer.

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