2014 Ford Edge as a Toad ?
After reading the variuos forums on this subject it is now very evident that there are MANY opinions out there on which is better,, tow bar 4 down or dolly. I have decided to go the Tow Bar route. I p...
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francis young wrote:
I have just started towing my 2014 Ford edge. 3 days towing and 3 dead batteries is the result. I am using a Patriot supplemental braking system plugged into the Edge's cigarette lighter.
I believe I am doing everything the way the Ford and Patriot owners manuals say.
The small display screens on either side of the speedometer do not seem to go out, so that may be the problem. In the owners manual, fuse #11 controls the instrument cluster so that may be the problem. Will remove that fuse before I tow again in 2 days.
I have extra bulbs for taillight and brake lights installed in the taillight lenses and these are powered from the motorhome. I may also remove the fuse that controls the factory brake lighs since these are not needed. I will do this in case the Patriot brake is not releasing the pedal after braking and thus activating the factory brake lights.
When you hit the ignition switch to place it in accessory mode are you putting your foot on the brake too. Don't
We have a power wire from coach that powers tail lights and brakes and side marker lights.
I don't think the headlights are in the circuit but I turn them off too.
We did run down the battery a few times in the 10 Edge by not turning the key fully back. Not a problem with the push button switch.
I don't know if your electric brake actuator would use that much juice.
We use air brakes from Roadmaster and hitch.
