Change of plans! Now I want a teardrop!
Some of you may remember me from a year ago when I was asking advice on towing with my Ford Escape. I previously decided to screw it and buy any TT I wanted and have a friend tow it to a campground fo...
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beemerphile1 wrote:
You think that is a tow package?
what will control the trailer brakes?
what will control the trailer lights?
what will provide extra cooling to the engine?
what will provide extra cooling to the transmission?
what will provide extra heavy duty braking on the Escape?
what will provide the heavier load capacity springs on the Escape?
what about a heavy duty power steering pump?
what about a larger output alternator?
Those are just a few of the upgrades likely to be in a tow package and do not include small things like heavier grade bolts that might be included in a tow package.
A trailer hitch receiver is NOT a tow package.
You're not listening and have already made up your mind based on erroneous information and assumptions. I'm going camping.
As you know I have no idea the answers to those questions (except I know my Escape already has a transmission cooler)...but what i'm wondering is why does this exist if it doesn't do the job then? I mean why have this at all if it's nowhere near what you need to tow? What purpose do these after market "towing packages" serve?
