txnese wrote:
Here’s what I found. Similar to newer expeditions. If you do not have HD trailering package, you can town about 7000 lbs and with HD trailering package you can do 9000 lbs.
Finally got to CAT scale. Wheelbase 119.
Here’s the measurements Steering Axel-Drive Axel-Trailer- Front fender- rear fender
Tow Vehicle/5780 Travel trailer/6020--------------------36”-35”
Without WDH engaged.----------------2360-4160-5280-36.75”-33.5”
With WDH engaged (5-Link)----------2500-3960-5320-36.50”-33.75”
With WDH engaged (4-Link)----------2620-3800-5360-36.25”-34”
At 5 chain links as recommended, the trailer is almost perfect level. At 4 chain links, it’s got a slight incline.
I did drive it back from CAT scale about 10 miles with 4-links, and it did feel better. I’ll try this setup on the next trip.
You should also weigh the truck without the trailer to get a baseline on what the back and front axle weights are. Also measure fender heights unloaded so you can see how much drop you get. You can see going from 5 links to 4 took 160# off of the back axle, sending 120# to the front axle and 40# to the trailer axles.
You might be better still going to 3 links and sending more weight forward, then adjusting the ball mount height to keep the trailer level.
The Expy can be a solid tow vehicle if not overloaded...and don't forget that trans temp gauge!
