I recently bought a 2021 Lariat Sport with tow package and 4wd. I have never towed a trailer before, and have to tomorrow for 300 miles using a uhaul trailer. Do you guys have any advice or links on how to set it up? Also any advice on how to drive and what to expect.

 

You’ll likely need a 2” ball. Cross the chains underneath the nose of the trailer and hook them to the loops on your receiver. Plug in the cord to your truck next to the license plate.

Make wide turns. Have fun backing.

You’ll be fine.

 

I've seen these threads come up, here is one, may have some good info to read through. May also benefit from visiting the Tow/Haul section of the forum.

https://www.f150forum.com/f129/recom...t-time-499995/

 

when backing up with a trailer, wherever the bottom steering wheel points is where the trailer will go.

 

HAH, that's a good way to think about it.

 

Good advice here so far.
You’ll be fine.

 

Test the trailer lights before you roll.
When your changing lanes don't forget there's a trailer back there.
You got this.

 

Read your manual. You can get an online version at owner.ford.com. Make sure you have 1,000 miles on the truck.

You'll want to understand the following:

1) U-Haul either won't have brakes, or will have surge brakes. Therefore, you may have to tell the truck you have the trailer connected, and run through the menus to setup the trailer properly.

2) Use Tow/Haul mode, like it's designed to be used.

3) Possibly lock out the upper gears as needed.

4) Keep your speed at 55 to 60. U-Haul tells you not to exceed 55.

5) Examine the tires carefully. Make sure they air them to the proper amount. Make sure all lights work before leaving the lot (brakes, driving, blinkers, hazards).

6) Understand how the anti-sway control works.

7) Watch this video to understand what happens if you don't load it properly (60/40).

 

Lastly, don’t be surprised when your MPG drops.

 

Get the trailer early, and take it onto a highway on the way from picking it to wherever you need to load it. The trailers are used locally a lot more than not, and they are used hard. Tire weights get knocked off, but most don't notice as speeds remain below 45mph. Found out the hard way, shaking just starts around 45mph, but gets to full blown berserk by 55. Felt like someone was hitting the hitch with a sledge. Held me up for three hours because on the road they have no way to check and must change all four tires.

One of the tires they pulled off had a nine year old mfg date...