First trip of 2024 - FLA-GA-SC -- 10 day journey in 2021 F-150 Platinum PowerBoost towing E-Pro 20FBS Travel Trailer

[Cobraman428]

Just got back from our first trip of the 2024. 10 day journey with our 2023 E-Pro 20FBS TT. My 2021 Platinum PB ran great.

Avg around 11 MPG w/93 Octane gas. Drove at 65-68 mph on Interstate 75 and Interstate 95 with some secondary roads like US-301 in Fla. Balanced out the load in the trailer and the truck so the truck road nice. I'm so glad I changed my WDH last trip it makes such a difference when towing the TT.

Here are few pics I took along the way. I didn't need to use the ProPower Onboard this trip, but I was ready in case the campgrounds power went out. We had some wicked storms one night near Charleston SC. On the trips we did stop at Buc-ee's and had some traffic jams that is why the time seems high on some of the trip legs.

Overall 1035 miles & 104 gallons of 93 octane gas.

Trip route.

First Leg Tampa->St. Marys Ga.

Leg Two: St. Marys to Charleston area

Givhans Ferry State Park - Ridgeville, SC

Random screenshot of PIDs:

At Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, Ga

Cat Scale outbound from Tampa to check my numbers:

Skidaway Again but at night:

Had to stop at Buc-ee's to get some nugs!

Cali wanting to go for a swim. But there are gators in SC waters.

2023 Flagstaff E-PRO 20FBS total (all trips) mileage stats.

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[Ford Motor Company]

Just got back from our first trip of the 2024. 10 day journey with our 2023 E-Pro 20FBS TT. My 2021 Platinum PB ran great. Avg around 11 MPG w/93 Octane gas. Drove at 65-68 mph on Interstate 75 and Interstate 95 with some secondary roads like US-301 in Fla. Balanced out the load in the trailer and the truck so the truck road nice. I'm so glad I changed my WDH last trip it makes such a difference when towing the TT. Here are few pics I took along the way. I didn't need to use the ProPower Onboard this trip, but I was ready in case the campgrounds power went out. We had some wicked storms one night near Charleston SC. On the trips we did stop at Buc-ee's and had some traffic jams that is why the time seems high on some of the trip legs. Overall 1035 miles & 104 gallons of 93 octane gas.

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We hope you enjoyed your trip... And those Buc-ee's Nuggets!

 

[Ford4Life]

Damn that's a low mileage 2021

 

[powerboatr]

Awesome
We used to weekend a lot at crooked river state park. It was just a short 1.5 hrs drive from Jacksonville
Our weekends there was Tues through Friday very often
Hanna park is another good place
Thanks for sharing

 

[LFRoss]

I like the picture from the scales. Almost perfect weight distribution for the truck

So much info on the PIDS it’s almost overwhelming

 

[Reverberocket]

Good info! Wondering about the 93 octane though. What happens if you run regular (87/88) octane?

 

[Cobraman428]

Good info! Wondering about the 93 octane though. What happens if you run regular (87/88) octane?

When I tow, I only use 93 octane gas. I have towed my trailer less than 20 miles with 87. But the ICE likes the extra octane when its pulling a load. The manual states run higher octane when hot or towing. So, I'm following what Ford recommends. Also I think it better for the engine long term.

 

[Cobraman428]

I like the picture from the scales. Almost perfect weight distribution for the truck

So much info on the PIDS it’s almost overwhelming

Thanks, I worked on the WDS setup until I got it balanced. As for the PIDs, I mainly watch the battery and temp ones.

 

[Samson16]

Is this presentation available once you add a trailer and tow?
I hope it’s across the trim levels, specifically 302A lol for when my ship comes in.

 

[Cobraman428]

Is this presentation available once you add a trailer and tow?
I hope it’s across the trim levels, specifically 302A lol for when my ship comes in.

Yes, the trailer needs to be connected and it's in the tow menu after you select your trailer. I'm not sure about the lower trims.

 

[Northguy]

Is this presentation available once you add a trailer and tow?
I hope it’s across the trim levels, specifically 302A lol for when my ship comes in.

I believe he has added digital temp number readout thru forscan. To my knowledge that can only be added Lariat and above ie full digital dash (I have a 302a as well). You can select the 2 middle gauges options from a list. I always have the transmission temp and boost gauges in the middle when I tow (it isn't automatic u have to select what u want). Boost gauge is very useful. U can see the effect of locking out upper gears on the amount of boost needed. Would be nice to see the actual temp but atlas can with our lowly trims!

 

[Samson16]

Would be nice to see the actual temp but atlas can with our lowly trims!

That’s where OBDLinkMX+ comes in handy for us!
With regard to the gauges I’ve settled into this for the past 10k miles:

coolant temp, transmission fluid temp, boost pressure, fuel level
Both temperatures together then boost and fuel.

 

[Henfield]

I like the picture from the scales. Almost perfect weight distribution for the truck

So much info on the PIDS it’s almost overwhelming

I'm surprised at the front axle weight. Last time I scaled my truck and trailer (with wheeling truck on) I had Front 2860, rear 3060, Trailer axles 4920 for a total of 10,840.

 

[Cobraman428]

Yes, the trailer needs to be connected and it's in the tow menu after you select your trailer. I'm not sure about the lower trims.

Correction, you don't need the trailer connected, just select it from the tow trailer menu and make it active. If nothing is connected it will tell you but you tell it ok to continue. Then that info on trailer shows.

 

[Cobraman428]

I'm surprised at the front axle weight. Last time I scaled my truck and trailer (with wheeling truck on) I had Front 2860, rear 3060, Trailer axles 4920 for a total of 10,840.

My base weights are Front 3440 lbs/Rear 2740 lbs for 6180Lbs total wo any WDS or trailer attached.

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