Towing with 2013 XLT w/Tow Package
Hey all! New to the forums and doing a bunch of research. I've done a search with people asking if a 2013 explorer can pull xyz TTs and most recommend for this particular TV either a popup or HTT. W...
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thestrangebrew wrote:e-light wrote:
Payload should be on the pillar inside the drivers door. Every vehicle will be slightly different, since anything added to the vehicle weight will count against payload.
An easy way to estimate would be to check your payload number and towing capacity. So say your payload is 1000 lbs. Subtract your family, gear (anything you add to the truck) and your tongue weight. If you run out of payload the trailer is too much for the vehicle. If you're under payload and the trailer weight is under your towing capacity you should be good.
Yea I found it. 1570 lbs. With ~500 lbs passenger and a little cargo, and a tongue weight max of 500 lbs I'd have a little room to play with. IF there's no cargo in the car, or very lightly loaded.
1570 lbs is nice payload. That's 1/2 truck territory...keep your weights in check and you should be fine with that trailer.
I know it's not safe, but I saw an Explorer pulling a huge 34' Jayco trailer at Myrtle Beach state park last week. It had Mich plates so would have had to pull that trailer through the mountains to get down there. That's just crazy if you ask me...but they made it.
