4 Kids - Quad Bunk with Ford Expedition?
Totally new to TT/RV'ing, and trying to get a setup sorted, but we seem to be going around in circles. This seems impossible: - TT with a quad bunk - Towable with a Ford Expedition (9000lb tow capa...
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There are a few ratings you should look at besides tow rating when planning to tow a high walled RV. They are probably the most difficult type of trailer to tow for their weight. Pay attention to receiver rating, rear axle rating, and frontal area limitations, and as equipped payload per the tire and loading sticker on driver's door.
Most of the quad bunk TTs weigh 6000-8000 pounds dry. With a family of 6, expect to add another 1000-1500 pounds of clothes, food, food prep equipment, toys, bedding, etc. An 8000 pound TT will have over 1000 pound of TW. The TV (tow vehicle) will need to have enough tow capacity as well as available payload for the tongue weight and people and items inside the cabin. You have 6 young children now, but they all grow.
Practical and real world experience says that 8000 pounds loaded does not tow comfortably behind half ton SUVs. That Expy (2015+) has plenty of power from the Ecoboost engine. Since you said Expy or Expy Max, I assume you do not have either one yet.
Check out the GM 1-ton vans (Express/Savana) with 6.0L and 6-spd trans. Power is down compared to the Ecoboost, but payload is about double, at 3000 pounds vs. 1500. Especially used, they are great values. Amenities are low, like they top out where half ton SUV's start on equipment. Another good option is the Nissan NV3500. It offers a some more modern luxury and conveniences, more power and better gearing than the GM twins, but a little less tow rating and payload (still good for 8k loaded TT)
Most of the quad bunk TTs weigh 6000-8000 pounds dry. With a family of 6, expect to add another 1000-1500 pounds of clothes, food, food prep equipment, toys, bedding, etc. An 8000 pound TT will have over 1000 pound of TW. The TV (tow vehicle) will need to have enough tow capacity as well as available payload for the tongue weight and people and items inside the cabin. You have 6 young children now, but they all grow.
Practical and real world experience says that 8000 pounds loaded does not tow comfortably behind half ton SUVs. That Expy (2015+) has plenty of power from the Ecoboost engine. Since you said Expy or Expy Max, I assume you do not have either one yet.
Check out the GM 1-ton vans (Express/Savana) with 6.0L and 6-spd trans. Power is down compared to the Ecoboost, but payload is about double, at 3000 pounds vs. 1500. Especially used, they are great values. Amenities are low, like they top out where half ton SUV's start on equipment. Another good option is the Nissan NV3500. It offers a some more modern luxury and conveniences, more power and better gearing than the GM twins, but a little less tow rating and payload (still good for 8k loaded TT)
