What I have done to keep the battery at optimum level- up the charging target to 90%, these batteries need to stay fully charged for long life. I also installed a battery maintainer that I keep plugged in when parked in the garage. There is a great deal of draw on the battery all the time so it...
My suggestion is to try to rent a trailer similar to what you are considering to ensure it both meets your needs for living space and how it tows. Much easier to find out it isn't what you want before you buy. From experience it's very expensive to adjust to your needs later.
The video inspired me to check mine-ugh I think it is the original. Be careful when you disconnect the damper, may have pulled a muscle opening the glove box.
When I bought mine I just wanted to drive! Who needs instructions? But seriously the owners manual of today is so huge, and so many features, especially on the Lariat. And since I didn't get a paper manual I have to read the online version which on your phone is like microfiche, I haven't got...
Agreed, anything the finance manager tries to sell when you are trying leave with your new vehicle is heavily inflated and not very useful. Now I just have.to find the stupid alarm they tried to sell me for $700 and get it to stop squealing at me every time I start.
Found this regarding AGM batteries. Could this be why they are dying prematurely? Makes you wonder what Ford is thinking with their settings. Mine will be on tender charge forever, and have increased to 90% with Forscan.
After replacing the battery I installed a battery tender and plug so I can easily plug it in when I park in the garage. Tender mounted in front of the battery and the plug is directly below in the air dam.