2004 explorer 4.6 real world limits
I love this truck, we towed a popup all over the east coast last summer and it was effortless. THis year we're thinking about something bigger- 18-24 feet. The book says it will tow 7000 lb but...
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I just used our F150 with the same gen 4.6 to pull our combine header to storage about 12kms. The header weighs 7600lbs operating, but we pulled the canvasses and dividers off- so let's say 7000lbs. The dolly is a wagon type 4 wheel so no tongue weight to speak of other than the draw bar.
I actually didn't think it was going to make it. 60kmph was as much as I could edge out of it, and the header is not nearly as aerodynamically challenged as a camper. Any grades at all and that little engine was screaming its guts out.
As for the wheel base- I don't think a 20' or so would be out of the question.
I actually didn't think it was going to make it. 60kmph was as much as I could edge out of it, and the header is not nearly as aerodynamically challenged as a camper. Any grades at all and that little engine was screaming its guts out.
As for the wheel base- I don't think a 20' or so would be out of the question.
