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So, what is everybody towing?

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We have a 2014 Flagstaff MAC 228 Popup. Upgraded from a 2017 JKU to get better towing capacity and to better fit our needs for a camping vehicle, so glad we did! My only complaint is the lack of a built in brake controller, I just can't come to terms to drill holes into my dash to mount an aftermarket one...

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Maybe the heavy duty velcro. Then you have to worry about getting the adhesive off when you remove it. As a temporary solution, I went with these Command strips. I used them to hang a clock in my RV and that thing hasn't fallen or moved once so I thought I'd give it a shot for the controller. I used 4 of them and so far so good.

If it starts moving around or falls off, I'll just suck it up and drill some holes. When the factory controller comes out I'd probably buy a replacement panel to replace the one I drilled into. (I have the controller under the steering wheel.)
 

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As always Texans headed out of the heat
Truck did great towing our wolf pup all the way from Dallas to Rocky Mountain National park. 1900 miles total, with an average of 8.3 mpg. The west texas winds struck again there and back, around 20 mph. I was actually averaging 10.3 from around the Colorado Border up in to Estes Park, so mpg actually went up in the mountains. Engine cooling was fantastic with the max tow package, it never went above normal operating temps and it was definitely working hard in the west texas winds and mountains.

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First tow today. 20' 1993 Reinell open bow V8. Just a good old boat. I actually like towing it better than with our previous two old F250's. Easier to maneuver around the yard and launch.

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Truck did great towing our wolf pup all the way from Dallas to Rocky Mountain National park. 1900 miles total, with an average of 8.3 mpg. The west texas winds struck again there and back, around 20 mph. I was actually averaging 10.3 from around the Colorado Border up in to Estes Park, so mpg actually went up in the mountains. Engine cooling was fantastic with the max tow package, it never went above normal operating temps and it was definitely working hard in the west texas winds and mountains.

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Had the same experience. Towed very well. Could of used 50 more horses. Wind kills it but cooling is well set up. Was towing around 5000# while traveling . 5400 # with water. Crossed many over 12000 ft passes. Around 2400 miles. Was getting 11 mpg until we hit the winds for over 900 miles. 8.2 mpg overall.

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Desert toys. This was taking the 2 seater in to trade for the 4 seat RZR Turbo S Velocity. Trailer is about 2,000 and new UTV is about 2,000 pounds. Tows about as expected, especially considering I am running 38s on it.
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That lil dingo was pretty heavy for its size.

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Just did a trip from Austin to multiple places in NM and CO. Went over so many over 10K passes that I lost count. Did Eisenhower, Leadville and Cottonwood passes in just 2 hours.
Head wind both ways . Over 2K miles. Took it off road on Alpine loop and Carson city (did excellent, Tacoma tore off their footsteps on both sides). Towed around 5K pound toy hauler the whole 12 day trip.

Did burn up alot of my oil life meter. Changed the oil right before the trip.

Max tow with Rubicon lift, wheels, tires.
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