Another "can I tow that?" question:
Hello I have a 2011 Ford Explorer with the towing capacity of 2000 pounds. If possible, I'm interested in a pop up camper that weighs 2600 pounds. Here's my question: is there anything I can do (mo...
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eichacsj wrote:
I had researched the TT I wanted to buy, I had a 86 1/2 ton pickup I spent close to 18k putting in higher CI engine, beefed up tranny, gears, brakes and suspension, pretty much everything but the frame.
I went to buy my TT, the dealer told me that I would need to bring a different vehicle to take it off the lot as it was more than double the documented tow capacity, I told him it was none of his business, but we continued talking. Eventually he opened the driver door and said when you get pulled over they will read this sticker (weight and tow capacities) it is all that matters. I sold the truck and bought the one in my signature.
You will need a different truck even though you are close.
Not really so. I won't say the dealer lied. But I will say he didn't know what he was talking about. Ford, GM or any other auto company does not write law. There is NOTHING on the vehicle that tells what it can legally tow.
As for the Explorer / SUV. It is tagged as a car, not a truck. It does not have a truck tag on it, and so does not have a weighted tag on it. The same tag on a smart car can be transferred and used on a SUV. For some reason. DOT don't care what you hook to a car. And in NC they don't care what "Private Camping Trailer" you hook to a truck, as the tag does not have to cover the trailer's weight.
