Lets Talk towing
#12
I don't know much about brake control. I know "tow/haul" helps apply brakes while towing. What is the difference in a brake controller and using "tow/haul"?
Like I said, I don't have much experience with towing.
Like I said, I don't have much experience with towing.
#13
brake controller controls the brakes on the trailer so your truck isn't doing all the braking
#17
Maybe I wasn't clear in my original post. I have a Prodigy P3 Brake controller installed already and the Factory Trans Cooler.
Should I look into an additional inline type Trans Cooler? How about Oil? and High capacity rear diff cover, maybe aluminum to dissipate heat faster?
Should I look into an additional inline type Trans Cooler? How about Oil? and High capacity rear diff cover, maybe aluminum to dissipate heat faster?
#18
Senior Member
Fred, I must be suffering from adult - onset dyslexia. I somehow read what you said as a question, being " should I add a brake controller ". Oops, my bad. As far as the supplemental transmission cooler, if you're willing to spend the money and/or the effort to install I think it is a good idea. Certainly you could get by without it, but for the overall long term wellbeing of the truck it sure couldn't hurt. I think the rear end is fine, but fresh lube might be a good idea. Especially if you're thinking about another long haul in the future. I can't ever recall a time when I thought, " I sure wish I hadn't done that preventative maintenance ".
#19
So I'm looking at WD Hitches and Curt 70001 and 70002 and same price only difference is the 01 is 8000/800 and the 02 is 10000/1000. Would there be any reason not to go with the higher rated hitch even though I will not be hauling that much EVER with the Ford?