Large family problem (we are 8)
Hello everyone! What would the options be for a family of 8? I am currently considering the vehicle. The Ford Expedition tows 9,200 lbs with the tow package and we also like the Nissan NV Passenger...
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I have an Expedition and a family of five. We have a 29' trailer (max weight 6500lbs) that is pretty close to our towing limits. The limiting factor is the Expedition's payload rating (1400lbs), which doesn't leave much spare weight capacity beyond the 5 people and the trailer's tongue weight.
You could easily find a trailer smaller than mine that can sleep eight, but I doubt that you'd be able to accommodate the weight of three more people as well. With a family that large, I agree with the other recommendations here to stick with full-size vans, Class A's, or multiple vehicles. If I could do it over again knowing what I know now, I think I would have purchased a Ford E350, which would have given me a few more trailer options to choose from.
You could easily find a trailer smaller than mine that can sleep eight, but I doubt that you'd be able to accommodate the weight of three more people as well. With a family that large, I agree with the other recommendations here to stick with full-size vans, Class A's, or multiple vehicles. If I could do it over again knowing what I know now, I think I would have purchased a Ford E350, which would have given me a few more trailer options to choose from.
