Excursion - Too many miles?

vjstangelo wrote:
Hi all. Currently own a 2005 Ford Excursion, V10, with about 120K on the clock. All is stock from Ford.

We currently tow a 25' TT that weighs 4500# dry (probably 6000# loaded). We have taken it out west from VA to Yellowstone 3 times.

My son graduates college this year and we wanted to take him back west this summer since he loves Yellowstone. The round trip is at least 5000 miles, and if anyone has been that way they know it can be desolate for stretches of 60+ miles or more at a time.

Here is my concern. Since the truck has 125K miles and is now 10 years old, would it be wise to make the trip with the current rig?

I know it is a judgement call, but I was looking for experience from others who have made similar trips with vehicles of the same vintage (10 years old with 100K miles).

Thanks.

My tow rig is 15 years old with similar mileage to yours, and I wouldn't hesitate. We've been to Orlando from Houston towing heavy without issue. Of course I also maintain my vehicles and replace any parts as they wear out (just recently replaced sway bar end links because of deteriorated bushings).

My recommendation would be to have a plan "B" in the event of a breakdown (which is appropriate with any trip, even in a new vehicle) and hit the road.