How Much Safety Margin to Allow...If Any?
Hi Everyone, We have a 2011 Ford Expedition 4x4 with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package. A few relevant specs: Axle = 3.31 Max Loaded Trailer Wt = 8,900lbs GCWR = 15,000lbs GAWR Front = 3,70...
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The question should be how much of a load can you safely tow and still stop the SUV and trailer in an emergency braking situation. My 1998 Tahoe was rated to tow over 7,000 lbs. but with a 3,000 lb. boat and trailer it took a country mile to come to a stop from 60 MPH and to me it was not safe for towing.
SUV's have a lot more body weight to deal with and I would want to upgrade the factory brakes with aftermarket components before towing anything close to the rated towing capacity.
I don't want to die because my trailer brakes malfunctioned and the tow vehicle's brakes were not able to handle the additional load.
SUV's have a lot more body weight to deal with and I would want to upgrade the factory brakes with aftermarket components before towing anything close to the rated towing capacity.
I don't want to die because my trailer brakes malfunctioned and the tow vehicle's brakes were not able to handle the additional load.
