Not the problem I was expecting to have
Yesterday, I took my 2011 Lincoln Navigator L (rated to tow 8700 lbs) in to have a WD hitch with sway control installed so I could pick up my Outback Terrain 299TBH. Now, to be clear, trading this TV ...
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Lantley wrote:
If you want a stressful tow continue using the navigator. The Navigator will make a marginal TV at best. It has a soft suspension, poor gearing (for towing) and not really enough power. Sure you can floor it and let it rev to get a bit more power out of it. But is that really how you want to travel?
There are better more relaxing options.
At this point your observations are correct use the Navigator for now but if you plan to tow the trailer regularly you will need a more capable TV.
:) Hi, I have to disagree with your opinion. My Navigator has done a wonderful job for over ten years. Although mine has rear air suspension, it is not soft. "Poor Gearing" with the factory tow package Navigators come with 3:L73 gears. This is the most commonly used gear ratio, for towing, used with four speed automatic transmissions. Horse power isn't that bad either; People are towing with much less.
