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Ok not done with my 776 mile haul yet. But 8000lbs 13ft high 9.9 wide boat across a couple of west coast passes. Today 101-103 outside temps.
55-60 mph top gear 8th, typical gear 7th, and climbing gears 6,5,4 and yes 3. We ran AC on the flats zero issues, once outside temps hit high 90’s the coolant temp would spike which triggers actual temp display next to the dummy gauge 228 was the bottom any lower it goes away very quick to drop when you cut the ac or if in a heavy long climb run the back or both heaters. Like 30 seconds **** back to normal temps.
Transmission normal range is 200-214.
All my hard long climbs I found 2100-2200 rpm was the magic zone lots of power and transmission temps didn’t spike hard. Worst climb 5 mile 6% in 103 temps we crested the top at 235 no warnings or limp modes 250 is limp mode. In extreme cases 103 temps and brutal long climbs dragging a huge ass boat the rear and front heaters at full blast with windows down is extremely quick at cooling temps down on the dash.
Basically worst case situation it was very easy to manage heat spikes and keep the Expedition in a safe but occasionally warm zone being pushed hard.
Only times I was pushing 3500+ rpm were engine braking cases. Even steep freeway ramps 3500 was all that was needed for a very short get up to speed effort.
I’m only doing 55-60mph when your 54ft long and over 9ft wide thats plenty fast. 9.4 mpg has been my average for the last 500 miles.
Transmission temps spiking to 219-225 are easily managed by dropping rpms below 2500, and if temp keeps creeping up run the heaters.
Little trick no rear passengers? Crank the rear heat open the windows, turn off front ac but skip the front heat. Still sheds lots of heat and you definitely see temps drop pretty quickly.
This is an extreme case. This isn’t a trip I’d make on a regular basis. F250 would be my choice for a regular case.
This adventure is bringing a boat home from a place it will probably never return to. And future tows will be nothing remotely as extreme.
55-60 mph top gear 8th, typical gear 7th, and climbing gears 6,5,4 and yes 3. We ran AC on the flats zero issues, once outside temps hit high 90’s the coolant temp would spike which triggers actual temp display next to the dummy gauge 228 was the bottom any lower it goes away very quick to drop when you cut the ac or if in a heavy long climb run the back or both heaters. Like 30 seconds **** back to normal temps.
Transmission normal range is 200-214.
All my hard long climbs I found 2100-2200 rpm was the magic zone lots of power and transmission temps didn’t spike hard. Worst climb 5 mile 6% in 103 temps we crested the top at 235 no warnings or limp modes 250 is limp mode. In extreme cases 103 temps and brutal long climbs dragging a huge ass boat the rear and front heaters at full blast with windows down is extremely quick at cooling temps down on the dash.
Basically worst case situation it was very easy to manage heat spikes and keep the Expedition in a safe but occasionally warm zone being pushed hard.
Only times I was pushing 3500+ rpm were engine braking cases. Even steep freeway ramps 3500 was all that was needed for a very short get up to speed effort.
I’m only doing 55-60mph when your 54ft long and over 9ft wide thats plenty fast. 9.4 mpg has been my average for the last 500 miles.
Transmission temps spiking to 219-225 are easily managed by dropping rpms below 2500, and if temp keeps creeping up run the heaters.
Little trick no rear passengers? Crank the rear heat open the windows, turn off front ac but skip the front heat. Still sheds lots of heat and you definitely see temps drop pretty quickly.
This is an extreme case. This isn’t a trip I’d make on a regular basis. F250 would be my choice for a regular case.
This adventure is bringing a boat home from a place it will probably never return to. And future tows will be nothing remotely as extreme.
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