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    Curious

    Works fine until (1) someone breaks into the car and finds the key 'cuz you're used to leaving it in there, (2) battery dies -- in a FORD? :) , (3) now what was that code? ... I'm still wondering what "fob" we're discussing that I don't have with this car.
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    Beef up rear suspension for towing

    You need a weight distribution hitch (WDH) between the truck and trailer. Your owners manual will show the weight limits with or without a WDH (I think mine are 6000/9200). Do you have HD Tow and a brake controller for the trailer? Monkeying around with the rear suspension will still leave...
  3. chuck s

    Curious

    Not sure what "key fobs" are being discussed here. My '17 has a "key" and I ain't leaving it in the truck with the doors locked or unlocked. :) -- Chuck
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    My mostly unbiased comparison - Expy vs. a week in a Grand Wagoneer

    Towing capacity is paramount for my weekends. Styling, interior, etc no more than secondary. Cursory review of the specs shows the Jeep 1000 pounds inferior. -- Chuck
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    Interior Lights Won't Go Out

    Glad to find out I'm not the only guy this happened to! Left the eye doctor with dilated eyes and very dark sun glasses. Couldn't read the instruments in daylight. No problem just feel around for the switch and crank up the illumination. Puzzled the next day... -- Chuck
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    What size tires should I get?

    Hopefully you have 20" wheels? :) -- Chuck
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    DRL

    You figured out why the headlights are On all the time? That ain't right. You may be able to turn DRLs On with Forscom. (sic?) -- Chuck
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    DRL

    But the headlights shouldn't be on 100%.
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    Accessory mode on even with ignition in locked position and key removed.

    Too much tightly packed text for me this morning (sorry!) so I may have missed things. Both my 2007 and 2017 Expeditions criminally leave the power outlets LIVE all the time regardless of the ignition or keys. Anything plugged in will suck power from the battery. I've resorted to...
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    Weight distributing Hitch?

    One round trip will supply all the data you need. Motorboat trailers have different weight distribution and you may not need or want a WDH. Seems I answered this earlier today in another thread? But two guys with new boats is wonderful! -- Chuck
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    DRL

    Forget the "screens" and check the switches. DRLs are extinguished when the headlights are On and are functioning as designed. The headlights are NOT assuming the headlight switch is set to Off or Auto. -- Chuck
  12. chuck s

    Towing starter kit?

    Campers and boats tow differently due to weight distribution. Motorboat trailers typically only need 5%-10% of their weight on the ball because the engine weight is at the rear and the long distance between the ball and axles (compared to conventional trailers). But 8,000 pounds is still a lot...
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    2017 GPS volume muted

    Please disregard. Memory lapse (Duh).
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    Captain chair to bench

    Just in case someone thinks about these gold fish inside the seat...
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    LED headlight replacement?

    According to the invoice my 2017 reflector type headlights were upgraded with these bulbs almost six (6) years ago and are all still working fine: Low beams: GTR Lighting H11B HID Bulbs, 5000k ... with 35w CANBUS H1D ballasts High beams: Supernova V.3 LED Headlights, 9005/9145 Bulbs. These...
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