It good to read a positive review of the apex, thank you for that!!
We don't have room in the vehicle for much besides the people....and carseats...and a few bags or pillows in the back. The explorer gets real small, real fast when you put in the third row of seats. Most of our stuff will have to go in the trailer. We tend to pack light, but I do want to be realistic.
Thank you for the link to the ford towing guide, it was fantastic to see the pictures of the weight distributing hitch and the explanations about it all.
You all have been so helpful, thank you so much!!