dickclass Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Anyone have experience towing a boat with their edge? I have a 3000lb (wet weight) boat, but don't have the factory towing package. Do I need to add a transmission cooler, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I have the same exact question. Yamaha AR190. Edited July 11, 2015 by Edgieguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickclass Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Well, I am getting a complete mixed bag on this question. Ford seems to tell you that it really shouldn't be towing something like that without the original factory towing package. Others say sure, no problem, while others say if it were them, they wouldn't test it. On a hot day with a lot of hills, you may live to regret it. I think I'm going to get a truck, just to be safe. Too bad, as I really like my Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0J0 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I had the opportunity to drive along with a buddy without the tow package. He was towing a 19' center console with a 150hp outboard Mercruiser hanging off the back. Trailer and boat easily came close to 3000lbs with gear and gas. The Edge did fine (Limited AWD). We towed it on a 100+mile trip averaging 60 mph on the highway. The fact that the trailer had a surge system for brakes really helped. He had the setup that I am putting on my edge, for towing. Class 3 hitch Four pin wiring HD Ttranny cooler (w/fan) Tranny Temp gauge The Edge didn't even bat an eyelash or break a sweat. While towing I believe the temp hovered around 200-210 F. He has been towing his boat for for the better part of 2 seasons. His Edge was purchased new and now has about 30K on the odometer. With his set up, my confidence was boosted with the towing upgrade I will be doing to my Edge. Important thing, other than going over the tow rating, is making sure you have your tongue weight set up correctly so you're not "nosing up" while towing to prevent fishtailing and instability. Also remember to adjust the setting in the driver settings for towing so the engine is always searching for the right gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) So for future reference. I purchased new tires when my stock tires wore out at 50K. I bought these Nittos. I've been very happy with another set of Nittos on a sports car so I took the plunge. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tires/nitto/vehicle/viewProductDetail.do?ra=%2Ftires%2Fnitto%2Fvehicle%2FviewProductResults&v=019887%7C2011&r=GAUINT%7Cpc%7C30809&yr=2011&pc=40561&ar=40&rd=22&vid=019887&cs=265 Very nice riding tires. Often used on the larger Yukons and F150s. They also have a 2337 lb load rating. Spoke with a neighbor who works for Ford, we were talking about towing. He looked at my boat (2728lbs on its trailer) and told me outright, your Edge will putl that no problem. I questioned suspension, he told me I have a higher spring rate to begin with. I questioned the gearing, he told me the Sport has a 3.39 ratio which is actually better for towing since its taller. We talked about tires, he pointed out the weight rating to me. I questioned the lack of a trans cooler, he told me to add one. So today we took the hilly drive to the lake with the boat. Pulled like no ones business. Up hills, out of the boat ramp, unbelievable. Edited July 11, 2015 by Edgieguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Offtopic: Pretty good price in the 255/55/18 size, which would fit the SEL! I have 421Q's on order, hopefully will get this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I've driven about 2K miles on these NIttos and I like them a lot. They seem to have a nice product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Nice pics there, Andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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