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Turn lane keeping off when towing, or when you’re experiencing cross winds.

Ford sent out a ‘Service Program’ letter to owners specifically to advise that Lane Centering should be disabled when towing. The first thing I do when starting off in the Everest is disable engine stop start, followed by disabling lane keeping.

Sadly all 2024 cars now have those annoying warning bells and whistles to pass the ancap test. I wouldn’t mind if you could shut them off permanently, but every time you start the car you have to shut them all off again, as you know. I will stick with my 21 model Ranger for that exact reason, they would drive me nuts. Thanks for the update

I did the cruise on the pacific Encounter in October and had the best time. I went with my aunt. The cruise was so inclusive as i have a vision disability and crew and even other passengers were so helpful. I'd go again but not until the changeover to Carnival.

Great review, what made you move away from the Patrol?

Hi Thank for the video. Does the ranger have the same camera function when you overtake. Thanks

My daughter is just turning ten 3 weeks before our cruise. Do you know if she wil be able to go into the younger with her brother? Or are they very strict on the age?

Did you and Kelly have to both buy the drinks package or could you just get it for yourself and were you able to share your drinks with Kelly.

Was thinking about getting a ford I think I'll keep the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 eco diesel

Just returned from 6 months around Aus in my 2023.5 V6 Sport towing a 2.5t pop top. I used a scanguage mainly to keep an eye on temps and EGT and did not have one problem (ARB bar fitted). Always used Tow Mode and the car was faultless with an average of 16lt/100. Am very happy with it and now consider it superior to the Prado it replaced. One tip - DO NOT FIT AN ARB LONG RANGE TANK!

Turn lane keeping off when towing The reminder alarms read you manual Worst review I have seen

Thanks. Looking at a 3100kg van and the V6 4WD everest, so this helps us cement our decision just that little more

I would be interested to hear what you decide to do re trans cooler. I have a 23.5 Sport V6 towing a 2.6 tonne single axle van and a Scangauge and have experienced overheating trans temps on 3 occasions so far. Ford dealer advised me nothing to worry about unless I get warnings come up.

So helpful thanks!

Have one myself and tow a lot. Make sure you turn lane assist off when towing. Going to try it in manual to see what difference this makes.

Ford has never been any good since they left Australia. For a good tow vehicle, i would buy an Isuzu Demax. Or a Toyota 79 V8

What type of after market bumper is that

If you have a EGT gauge, you can monitor exhaust gas temps to know when EGTs are getting too high & you need to drop gears. Also a trans temp sender & gauge will allow you to also monitor the temps of your trans fluid. Yes you need a trans oil cooler fitted. You should aim to keep trans oil temps at no higher than 80c You should ain’t to keep EGTs below 450c. For short bursts it’s ok up to 550c If EGTs reach 650c you’re approaching the point at which alloy pistons start to “creep” (deform) just prior to melting. I had a 2004 F250 with the intercooled 7.3. I fitted all the above mods and I towed ~ 4+ tonnes up a mountain range (Cape Range into Exmouth) in 45C temps with a 40 knot headwind, and temps started getting out of the limits. There were landcruisers & trucks etc, anything that was towing was parked up on the side of the road, with bonnets raised and steam billowing out. I had prepaired ahead for just such eventualities & had about 200 litres of water onboard in a tank fitted with a 12V deck wash pump switched through the dash, and the water was plumbed to two garden misters behind the grill in front of the 7 radiators, intercooler, air con, oil cooler, trans cooler etc. When I switched the water misters on, the effect was immediate and dramatic. EGTs dropped, Engine temp dropped, trans oil temps dropped, even the air con started blowing 10 degrees cooler. We sailed on in to Exmouth without needing to stop like everyone else who was towing. Without the water mister I reckon we wouldn’t have made it. I only used it sparingly when actually needed. The moment we crested a hill & started to coast downhill I’d switch the water off. Can’t emphasise how well it worked. Probably something you could rig up with say a 20 litre Jerry can of water and washer wiper bottle & pump, for extreme circumstances like this one. Just a suggestion.

We have a Bi-Turbo Everest and haul a 2 tonne van up the Toowoomba Range often, and the water temperature never moves. The trick is to come up the Toowoomba Range with a speed at around 20km/hr below the posted speed and in the Tow mode.

I'm amazed a lot of these utes and fourbys don't have a standard large transmission oil cooler. My Volvo d5 xc60 has a large intercooler and tranny cooler standard and have towed it's 2 ton limit in extreme heat with no problems. It also has a kerbweight of 2 tons.

Thanks for the feedback - apparently this gen and the previous gen are notorious for transmission/engine overheating while towing - a transmission cooler may be the solution because Ford run the engine coolant lumping through the trans as a way to cool the transmission but I suspect is going to be hot coolant.

I've read many comments which state cruise control shouldn't be used when towing. My Everest has completed 24,000klms, about 40% of that towing a dual axle 2.7 ton caravan without any issues. Could not recommend more highly.

Just curious, how long have you had the aftermarket bumper on the car? It could have a huge impact on the airflow and cooling of the engine.

We believe it was from a lightning strike during the storm.

Wonder why someone would cut up the tree but leave it on the road? Anyway glag you got out OK. Did Skytrek 2 years ago with a mate and it was a great place to stay.

Bull bar restricting air flow. Tow a larger CV with a Everest Sports. Been days in WA North when the temperature was over 40C, temperature never moved. In tow hall mode. Fuel consumption towing is 15/16 ltrs 100 KMs.

Perhaps you should try a transmission cooler on it I put one on mine improved out of site 😊

out of all the 4x4's you could pick and you choose a ford everest....

Mate were you in tow mode when it overheated on the hill?

Great video and thanks for sharing. Do you mind if I ask what gear you were using when the Everest over heated? Or were you just using auto? My son has one of these. Beautiful car….heaps of grunt.

When your in Perth come in to Permier Avan as we can install the electric motor to your awning as we have them in stock and make life so much easier

Stayed at the Barossa Tourist park a few times. Peaceful place or at least it has been when we were there. Did most of the places you visited as well but I see you found some we missed. You did not get to Seppeltsfield? It is spectacular, very historic.

Thanks for the review.

I love these videos of people talking their stuff, better that the comedy shows on tv

Thanks for showing us another shithole

Is your little girl in the third row not wearing a seat belt? She appears to be leaning her chin on the seat in front.

Out of curiosity is your van 2.8 fully loaded, or is that the tare weight plus whatever you’re loaded up with?

Commodore is way overloaded! These morons need to be taken off the road! Who would even want to tow a Tarago van unless going to the wreckers! Used to see these Commodores towing twin horse floats 12 to 15 years ago,they were well & truly overloaded.

I cannot believe they were towing that load with another car...truly there are idiots out there.

Let's be honest, the Commodore was clearly overloaded, pulling a Tarago with a car trailer would be at least 2.5 tonne. Hopefully everyone is ok

Thanks for the info, we have a ranger sport v6 and get similar fuel economy with 2.8ton van As someone said towmode?? I never use towmode unless in the hills, cruise control in normal mode at a 100 it cruises nicely at about 1500 in tenth gear, doesnt overheat and gearbox temp doesnt get near the red at all Great vehicle so far and have towed now nearly 40000km

Hi there, just wondering if you have an idea on your rear axle weight, I’m looking at a similar set up to you.

Enjoy

Wet n wild have rude staff there I don't know how you went with them but most of the rides were closed and it was just the wave pool open and the spa. If your still in the Gold Coast I highly recommend going to Topgolf it's where your on a platform and you hit golf balls off a building thing your in and your in a huge net so you can just swing away ( If you do decide to go here make sure you book online first cause if you rock up with out a booking it can take 3 hrs for a spot ) Topgolf is very close to wet n wild.

One thing you may have overlooked is the effect of the tow ball weight on the rear axle load. It’s not a 1:1 equation. One kg of tow ball weight loads the rear axle by a ratio closer to 1:1.5 so your towball weight load on the rear axle is around the 250kg mark. The Everest rear axle limit is 1,770kg from memory. I would say that with the accessories, kids, fridge, long range tank etc. in your car that you are running over the limit. Definitely worth checking out.

Out of interest how are your rear axle weights with the van connected? I have a similar weight van and was put off the Everest due to the limitation of the rear axle. Seems like a couple of kids in the back and you have zero payload available in the back.

I’ve just subscribed as I’ve got a very similar set-up (Next-Gen Everest & single axle van). I crunched my numbers exactly like you prior to purchasing the Everest. I weighed my van on a recent trip at a weighbridge with my full travelling weight and was way under GCM and under every other load limit but only 10kg’s under the rear axle weight limit of 1770kg! We have a towbar, removed the 3rd row of seats and had only 2 adults and minimal luggage. I would recommend a quick weigh on your next trip for peace of mind. Thanks for your video content, I look forward to seeing more 👍🤓.

I went there not to long ago and I had experienced the worse stuff ever both movie world and wet n wield have horrible staff really ruined my family's holiday out to the Gold Coast. If your still in the Gold Coast I highly recommend going on the top of the Q1 tower and having breakfast it is an amazing view from their.

So weird watching a video of the town that I live in! How good is the bakers duck! No better bakery. Was it transmission temps coming up the range?

This one had to be re-done as there was an error during up load.