Mountain Tripper Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 WE have 2008 Edge SEL AWD with tow package and am looking to add a transmission temp gauge. Just Bought a Fleetwood Sun Valley popup and have been really impressed with how the Edge pulled. Nice and level from trailer rear bumper to Edge front bumper. Just thought the gauge would be a nice for insurance. Any ideas as to mounting,type,vender,ect.... Thanks George & Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818EDGE Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Hey Mounain Tripper! Sorry not to have an answer to your question, but I actually have a few questions for you about you towing experience. What is the aprox. weight of your trailer? Do you tow with the overdrive off? Do you use the small sized hitch that came with the tow package? We are towing our Sea-Doo's next month with the Edge and not our truck to save some fuel $$$. Just 2 of them so not much weight maybe 2000lbs. Any info or suggestions would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Tripper Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hey Mounain Tripper! Sorry not to have an answer to your question, but I actually have a few questions for you about you towing experience. What is the aprox. weight of your trailer? Do you tow with the overdrive off? Do you use the small sized hitch that came with the tow package? We are towing our Sea-Doo's next month with the Edge and not our truck to save some fuel $$$. Just 2 of them so not much weight maybe 2000lbs. Any info or suggestions would be great. We are using the class 2 hitch that Ford uses from the factory. I have only towed the trailer about 100 miles but it towed great. The unit weighs about 2400lbs - 2500lbs with every thing in it. We got 21mpg but will really put it to the test this weekend. I did install a brake controller and have electric brakes on the trailer. You should consider brakes for your unit. Some of the trailers like yours have surge brakes that do not need a controller. Botton line is plenty of power and no squatting in the back. With 2000lbs you will barely notice it back there. I towed in overdrive on the interstate but will probably take it out when we get in areas where there is a lot of up and down hills. Did fine on the interstate. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PU Pink55 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 We are using the class 2 hitch that Ford uses from the factory. I have only towed the trailer about 100 miles but it towed great. The unit weighs about 2400lbs - 2500lbs with every thing in it. We got 21mpg but will really put it to the test this weekend. I did install a brake controller and have electric brakes on the trailer. You should consider brakes for your unit. Some of the trailers like yours have surge brakes that do not need a controller. Botton line is plenty of power and no squatting in the back. With 2000lbs you will barely notice it back there. I towed in overdrive on the interstate but will probably take it out when we get in areas where there is a lot of up and down hills. Did fine on the interstate. Hope this helps. Hello Mountain Tripper I just purchased 2008 Edge with tow package and need to install a brake controller for my 2005 Fleetwood Yuma that has electric brakes. Where did you connect the brake wire for the controller or is there a wire harness I can use. Thanks for the help. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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