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Re: 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
The motion is side to side and happens when large vehicles pass on the interstate, going down hills and any time I get over 55 mph. The only reason I've been told about the air suspension is because it is an "air bag suspension" and works like a balloon. The air moves and therefore causes the sway. The Expedition only has 69000 on it. One garage I went to about it said, "I get this concern about 10-15 times a year. Ford knows it is an issue and hasn't done anything to fix it. The options are to replace it with a different system for about $2,000 or trade it in."488Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
By "floating down the road," I mean that it feels like the tail wagging the dog. As far as weight Distribution goes, I don't know how to adjust it. We have adjusted the sway bars to put more weight on the hitch, loaded the front of the trailer, etc. It has the same feeling when pulling a small trailer with a mower on it. So far, I haven't found anyone, mechanic or RV guy, that has been able to help me. Everyone I've had it to says it is typical of that kind of air bag suspension. I'm pulling my hair out trying to get this straightened out when I have yet to find anyone who can physically help me. I was also told that my trailer could have a bent axle. While in getting some other work done, they said it was fine. I did pull it with a Chevy 2500 and if it masked the feeling, then fine. It rode beautifully and pulled like it wasn't there. I appreciate all of the suggestions and help, but I am clueless as to how to do the WD adjustments.489Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
Ok, I'm counting on you! I can't afford new or nearly new. I am test driving this truck and am going to hook it up to find out, but... I'll list some specs from the original vehicle description, some may not matter, but.. 2004 Ford F150, 5.4 Triton Engine, Off-road shocks and skid plates, 130 Amp Alternator, Preferred Package 505A: 18" wheels, 3.73 Ratio limited slip axle, 7200# GVWR package, Trailer tow package. BTW, this one fits in my garage with a 5.5' bed. Thanks for your opinions.488Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
You guys are great! I didn't expect so many responses so quickly. Thank you all for the advice. The garage issue will probably be there no matter what! I do have anti-sway bars and have messed with raising and lowering which has helped. A couple farmer friends have told me to "get used to how it feels." Sorry, can't do it, I'm white knuckled the entire drive. I've been told that leaf spring suspension will make a big difference in the feel of towing!? I think I will test drive a few different trucks and see what I come up with. Any further advise or suggestions are truly appreciated.423Views0likes0Comments1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
I am towing a 27' Rockwood Ultralight, weight is under 7,000. I was told by a Ford dealer, that wanted to sell a vehicle apparently, that the 2007 Expedition would do just fine. I'm a novice and took his advice. Many of you will realize it was horrible advice. After 4 years of asking camper people, mechanics and just the general public to try to figure out why it felt like I was "floating down the road" above 50 mph, all of a sudden it seems like everybody I ask now says "the air suspension system is terrible for pulling. It will make it feel like you're floating." Now I'm looking for a different truck. We are weekend/local campers with about a 400-500 mile max traveling. The Chevy is my preference, but since we mostly use the vehicle for every day driving, the 2500 is a gas guzzler. It also is too big to fit in my garage! I would like to look at the 1500, but want some advice about it. We live in Ohio, so not tremendously large hills.6.1KViews0likes30Comments
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