Expedition vs. Durango?
I have a 27' TT, 5200# dry, estimated 6,000# loaded, 650# tongue weight empty. Have a Reese WDH. Plan on going across the Rockies. Bought a 2008 Expedition with 9,000# tow capacity, duh, doesn't fit i...
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RoyJ wrote:
While concerns regarding concentrated loads on a unibody is valid, I think this is one area where we should put out faith in OEM engineers. I doubt they'd release a hitch rating without considering all static and dynamic forces acting on the hitch.
For me the question isn't whether something will break or not. I agree, engineers will take care of that. My issue is in handling of the load. How much body and frame flexing? I prefer live axles and a stiff frame over independent suspension and unibody. In vehicles I've towed with I see a big difference in how they handle the load.
