Motorhome conversion
Greetings all... First of all... fair warning: I'm probably going to sound like an insane person before end of this post. Now for a bit of background: I am a contractor who travels a lot f...
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LyosGeminiNorezel wrote:
I have a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT with a 4.0L V6.portscanner wrote:
4. What is your budget?
Under $2000. Most of the mods will be done by my own hands.portscanner wrote:
Although it is technically possible to tow an old motor home 4 down (i.e. on its own wheels), remove the engine and transmission, set up the drive axle to free wheel or replace it, rig up a tow bar and (VERY important) set up a braking system, you are going to need a heck of a truck to do it safely.
The weight itself shouldn't be an issues (except when braking)... why would I need such a large truck? Shouldn't a 4.0L V6 SUV be able to handle it?
Yes, the brakes on the trailer will be what stops the trailer. The truck is what it gets it going. In quick Google search it looks like the towing capacity of your Explorer is approximately 5K lbs. I dont know what the GCVWR is, but you need to seriously take that under consideration - if not for safety, then for not overloading your vehicle and burning out the engine, transmission, suspension, etc. 5K towing capacity really limits the size of your trailer.
Take a look at this: School Bus for $1200. This is just one, there are many more out there.
I am disappointed on your comment on LEO's, coming from a professional such as yourself. I have had run in's with LEO's who should not be on the street, but I know far many more who are honorable and in a time of need, would give you the shirt off their back.
