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i will be towing a bayliner 192 cuddy with 4.3.using 2011 explorer with tow package going to florida.any advice?

Submitted by gary b on June 24, 2011

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by Kevin Falvey submitted 1 year 51 weeks

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i will be towing a bayliner 192 cuddy with 4.3.using 2011 explorer with tow package going to florida.any advice?

Gary

1. Carry a complete spare hub and two sets of bearings; have the right lug wrench, wheel bearing grease etc. Imagine you fry a bearing miles from nowhere or at night....you need to be self-sufficient.

2. Carry a jack that can lift your trailer. many car jacks aren't tall enough.

3. Spare tire.

4. Be careful, but don't worry.

Kevin

by John C in PA submitted 1 year 51 weeks

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i will be towing a bayliner 192 cuddy with 4.3.using 2011 explorer with tow package going to florida.any advice?

I tow an '08 192 Discovery 4.3 with an '08 Explorer with 4.0 L motor and towing package. No problems except for long uphill pulls. Then I usually pull the transmission into a lower gear to stop the trans from constantly shifting up and down.

HINT: turn off the OD on the transmission and you will see an increase in mileage of about 2 MPG. Keeping the transmission in 4th stops lugging the engine.

John C in PA

by Bonediver submitted 1 year 51 weeks

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i will be towing a bayliner 192 cuddy with 4.3.using 2011 explorer with tow package going to florida.any advice?

Kevins' got great info for 1. If you have all real tow package you will be good. If it seems to still lug then 'yes' turn off O/D (5th) still allows tcc operation but you will lose a little more than 2 mpg's tho, after you complete your 'over the hill' portion I would reengage O/D. The best thing to do is leave it in O/D until it seems to struggle or cycle (change) in and out of gear alot then cancel O/D. Even though you have a 5 spd auto it really is only lower in 1st gear, not really in O/D.

by John C in PA submitted 1 year 51 weeks

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i will be towing a bayliner 192 cuddy with 4.3.using 2011 explorer with tow package going to florida.any advice?

Gotta disagree with you Bonediver. To be clear, except when towing hilly areas, I keep my transmission out of overdrive and my mileage has gone UP from 12 to 14 mpg. This is how I tow (typically 55-65 mph) and YMMV.

John C

by Gary McKay submitted 1 year 51 weeks

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i will be towing a bayliner 192 cuddy with 4.3.using 2011 explorer with tow package going to florida.any advice?

Gary, I have a similar setup and the advice given here is good. I have gone one step further and added ‘bearing buddies’ to the hubs and carry a tube of quality bearing lube in a grease gun. I have made several long tows and at each rest stop taken the time to give each a top up. I have yet to use the spare bearings and hub thankfully. This also forces me to take the (should be) mandatory thorough walk around inspection. Safe trip and enjoy...