2012 Expedition EL w/HD tow package, longest travel trailer?
I purchased a 2012 Ford Expedition without the HD tow package with 96k miles on it. I added the HD tow package (already had upgraded radiator and 3.73 gear ratio) I had the trans cooler, brake controller, and 7 pin added. The stock ford parts were used so that it would be just as if it came this way from the factory. 5.4L V8 with tow package is rated for 8900 towing capacity.
I will be using a weight distribution hitch.
GVWR is 7540
GCWR is 15,000
Max tongue weight is 890
RGAWR 4250
Tow vehicle GVW is 6160 with driver only (add another 250 lb for passengers @ current weights)
Tow vehicle steer axle 3060 (not including additional passengers)
Drive Axle (rear axle) 3100 (not including additional passengers)
I have tried using ***Link Removed***, but I don't know how much safety margin I really need on the tongue and trailer.
I am really wanting to get between a 26-28 foot travel trailer with a slide out to give my family room to grow. (Both my kids are under 3 right now)
What is the longest and heaviest I can realistically pull on a regular basis with this vehicle without having problems? (idea is to camp within a 4-hour drive from home about once a month, during months that are tempature appropriate).
I will be using a weight distribution hitch.
GVWR is 7540
GCWR is 15,000
Max tongue weight is 890
RGAWR 4250
Tow vehicle GVW is 6160 with driver only (add another 250 lb for passengers @ current weights)
Tow vehicle steer axle 3060 (not including additional passengers)
Drive Axle (rear axle) 3100 (not including additional passengers)
I have tried using ***Link Removed***, but I don't know how much safety margin I really need on the tongue and trailer.
I am really wanting to get between a 26-28 foot travel trailer with a slide out to give my family room to grow. (Both my kids are under 3 right now)
What is the longest and heaviest I can realistically pull on a regular basis with this vehicle without having problems? (idea is to camp within a 4-hour drive from home about once a month, during months that are tempature appropriate).
