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:
Yep that's where I found it. After doing all my research I'm pretty comfortable with my TVs capabilities on FLAT terrain lol. I'm mostly concerned with going up/downhill. I've never towed before and just worried about slowing/stopping. I hate to say this when it comes to safety, but I guess the only way to truly learn how the vehicle will work is practice right?
If you get a trailer with trailer brakes and a good controller (Prodigy P3) you should be fine with stopping. As for hills if you can use your transmission to limit the gears you should be fine on the hills. You might not be able to fly up them, but don't be in a hurry and you'll be fine. Also try to use the engine/tranny to slow you going downhill as well. That will help with having to heat up your brakes too much...
