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MPDano
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Dec 15, 2015

Newbie Question on towing with my Ford Expedition

Hello All, I have a 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4 and it has the HD towing package. I have the smaller of the two V8's that we're available on my model (4.6 litre). I tow my 6-1/2 x 12 Utility trail...
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MPDano
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Dec 15, 2015
Per manual:

4.6 L

3.55 Rear Axle Ratio

(17 in) Wheels

(11000 lb) GCWR

(0-5500 lb) Max Trailer Weight

There is nothing mentioning about Tongue Weight.

I was looking at one the megalite TH's. Specs like this on a 23'

Model: Extreme Mege-Lite 23LT

Length 27'6"

Width 8'0"

Height 10'5"
Dry Weight: 4780 lb.
Axle: 2
Tongue Weight: 630 lbs.
GVWR: 7640 lbs.
Fresh Water: 100 gal.

Gray Water: 35 gal.

Black Water: 35 gals

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