I have a 2006 Explorer with the tow package. Class 3 hitch, transcooler, 7 pin, 3.73 gears. GCWR 10,000lbs. The charts say max loaded trailer weight of 5210. The TT weighs 3500lbs. It is a Fun Finder X210WBS. I figure in/on the Explorer at a miminum will be 400lbs of people/dogs(including driver), 100lbs worth of bicycles and trailers and maybe some fire wood. Clothing and other things would be in the TT. I would also have a WD hitch adding weight. By the time we are loaded up(no water) do you think we would be pushing it too close to our max?

I looked at a couple of sites on line and they show your tailer with a GVWR of 5,995#. That 3500# might be dry weight and as such is useless, more than likely you will come in around 5,000# normally loaded for a trip and that would be asking a lot of your Explorer particularly given its short wheelbase . Good Luck. :C

Is this a V-6 or V-8? either way I think you will be OK. the trailer will come in close to 5k lbs ready to travel. this will give you a tongue weight of around 625lbs.

When I read these "can I tow it" threads I always have the same question. Where do you plan on going? I once had a 24' travel trailer I pulled with a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. I was fine as long as I did not get on the interstate. I always went to the National Forest less that 20 miles from home driving 40mph on backroads. With that being said, with your setup you will have no problem as long as you are traveling down to the local campground which is 50 to 75 miles from home. If you are planning to hit the interstate and head across country on a 2500 mile trip you will be wanting a more capable tow vehicle. Get the trailer and go have fun. Life is short. If you don't like the way it tows then start working toward another tow vehicle.

Of you have a V6 or V8 both would apply as follows:Can you tow it? MAYBECam you tow it SAFELY? NO WAY

Cam you tow it SAFELY? NO WAY ....and why not? As long as the OP remains within the TVs ratings and it is set up properly with a good hitch then there is no reason why it couldn't be done safely. Not everyone needs a 1 ton dually. Are there better vehicles out there? Sure. Will the OP want more? Maybe. Only way to know for sure is to give it a try. Every one has a different level of comfort. What may be ok for some won't be for others, but there is no reason why the above set up (if kept within limits)won't be safe.

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JnJnKatiebug
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
When I read these "can I tow it" threads I always have the same question. Where do you plan on going? I once had a 24' travel trailer I pulled with a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. I was fine as long as I did not get on the interstate. I always went to the National Forest less that 20 miles from home driving 40mph on backroads. With that being said, with your setup you will have no problem as long as you are traveling down to the local campground which is 50 to 75 miles from home. If you are planning to hit the interstate and head across country on a 2500 mile trip you will be wanting a more capable tow vehicle. Get the trailer and go have fun. Life is short. If you don't like the way it tows then start working toward another tow vehicle.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
Is this a V-6 or V-8? either way I think you will be OK. the trailer will come in close to 5k lbs ready to travel. this will give you a tongue weight of around 625lbs.
Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Jun 28, 2013
I looked at a couple of sites on line and they show your tailer with a GVWR of 5,995#. That 3500# might be dry weight and as such is useless, more than likely you will come in around 5,000# normally loaded for a trip and that would be asking a lot of your Explorer particularly given its short wheelbase . Good Luck. :C

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