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GaiaGoddess
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Sep 02, 2013

Is my Ford Escape worthless for fullfilling my dream? :-(

I've had this dream to live in an RV (travel trailer, specifically) for about 5 or 6 years now. I was drawn to the Ford Escape and was happy to learn they can tow up to 3500 pounds. I bought one last ...
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rexlion
Explorer
Sep 16, 2013
I had assumed that with 3500 lb tow rating would come a 350 lb hitch weight rating. Surprised to hear that it is only 300 lbs instead. That really is a limitation.

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