Travel Tow Capacity for Ford Expedition EL
We are considering purchasing a 2015 Tracer 2990bhd travel trailer. Its weight is 7000lbs. Its tongue weight is 800 lbs. We own a 2014 Ford Expedition 4x4 EL equipped with a 3.73 rear axle ratio, 5...
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Tystevens wrote:intheburbs wrote:
And lastly, the Excursion has a GVWR of 9200 lbs. Yet it only has a payload of 1350? Its curb weight is 7850? Seems a bit high to me....
If it is a diesel, it certainly could weigh 7800#. That PSD is a heavy drivetrain inside an already heavy truck.
Yeah, that drivetrain is HEAVY. It's one of the reasons I picked it over the 3/4 Burb. The diesel power is lovely, and the extra weight will be helpful if the trailer ever wants to misbehave on the road. All of the safety equipment is great, but the laws of physics are pretty clear: heavy items push light items around. I like that my truck weighs as much, if not more, than my trailer. ( Plus, I have every piece of safety equipment I can lay hands on! )
Back to the OP though; I loved driving my Ex EL. Smooooth as silk; more comfy than my Lincoln or my Mercedes. A wonderful vehicle to drive.
