quick update I sold the excursion - it was very problematic - lots of electrical issues that would have driven me crazy. It was just too old.
So since then I bought a 2007 expedition 2wd with the hd towing package. I know this won't be as optimal as an excursion but it suited us better on a day-to-day basis. It's so nice though that my dh jokes that I won't want it to be our camping vehicle and I'm afraid he's right. Anyway it says it can tow 9200 which I know I won't want to tow anywhere near.
So I'm looking on rvtrader for used travel trailers. I've got a lot more questions so maybe I'd better start a new post.
