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kiwiLiv
Explorer
Jul 13, 2020

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 capacity)

We have 4 kids in carseats (3,5,7 & 9), so a truck is not an option (I am not willing for my 9yo in the front seat). So our best option is to get a Ford Expedition or Expedition Max since that has the highest towing capacity of 9300/9000lb.

I dont want my kids to have to share beds (no-one would get any sleep), but it seems like a quad bunk is crazy hard to find in a weight that would be towable by the Expedition. Am I missing something?

Note: we considered C-Class & A-Class, but ruled them out because it would be a major PITA to install, reinstall carseats every time you want to use the dining table (after you retrofit the seating to be safe for a carseat to be attached... assuming they actually have 4 front or rear facing seats). Looked at pop-ups, but I prefer the added privacy & insulation of a hard sided trailer... but perhaps this is what it has to be?!

Anyone out there with 4 kids able to tell me their set up? How does anyone with 4 kids make this work without a truck?? Im losing my mind trying to figure this out - help please!
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    jdc1
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  • wanderingaimlessly wrote:
    This may be of interest Bullet


    Hmmm, hard to believe that close to 34 ft trailer is going to end up around 7500 lbs......well, that's what the specs say.
  • Until OP gives us payload numbers and weight he plans to carry in the TV, he will receive only guesses.
  • Keystone Passport 292BH SL Series . Still might be a bit big. But best i could Google.
  • What is the Expedition’s max payload (both) and what is the total weight you’ll be carrying in the Expedition?