SO Confused about Ford Expedition Tow Capacity - HELP!!!

Among all these number is the extreme caution to allow yourself about 1000# in the weight you CAN tow/carry and what you find in the GVWR rating of a trailer. You need room to spare for those times you may carry more water, pack heavier than you normally would or anything else that comes up. There is also a percentage to use as a guide and I seem to remember it being 80% of the GVWR, but as usual memory fails me and this may not be totally accurate. In any event, if your truck has the capability to safely tow 7000#, don't go out looking for a trailer that weighs 6700#....stop when you get to 6000#.

sarahbyu1 wrote:
You're all so fabulous. Thank you!

It does NOT have the HD towing package.

It has a receiver that says the GTW is up to 5000 lbs.

Is that the end of the story? 5000 pounds?

No that is not correct.
Its simple
On your drivers door post there should be a sticker
The sticker will have tire size, air pressure and weight info.
Under the weight info it will give a couple of sets of numbers;letters
The two your interested in are:
1/ gross vehicle weight(GVWR). meaning the actual manufactures weight of vehicle.
2/ Gross combination weight)GVCWR), meaning the vehicle weight loaded with persons, fuel, and any towed vehicles
Now for alittle math:
Subract the GCVWR //your camper weight from
Your GVGW (also found on the title,and registration)

Example

TV weight without persons, fuel or traile (GVWR) 3850 lbs.
TV Maxiunm allowed weight (with trailer) (GCVWR) 6750 lbs.*
What your max weight capability is 2900 lbs.**

* Includes people, belongings, fuel, your camper fully loaded, including propane water, and all the rest.
above is an example only, not knowing your TV or what your looking to pull. Each vehicle depending on the manufactures options will have varying abilities.
** The amount of weight that you can add to the TV and drive it safely without overloading.
Another method is to contact the TV dealer and give them the vin number and they will be able to also tell you.

Hope its helps with understanding the DOT rating mandated on most late model door post

sarahbyu1 wrote:
You're all so fabulous. Thank you!

It does NOT have the HD towing package.

It has a receiver that says the GTW is up to 5000 lbs.

Is that the end of the story? 5000 pounds?

Again, you've misread the information. The receiver should be stamped and I would bet it is stamped "500 lbs.". Now that this is sorted, disregard that, also. If you will be using a weight distributing hitch (highly advised), your vehicle's receiver is rated for 810 lbs.

You're all so fabulous. Thank you!

It does NOT have the HD towing package.

It has a receiver that says the GTW is up to 5000 lbs.

Is that the end of the story? 5000 pounds?

It will depend on how the Expedition is optioned. We need more info. It would be extremely helpful if we knew the curb weight (to determine payload), if the vehicle is equipped with the HD towing pkg, and what the receiver (if equipped) shows is the max tongue weight with WD.

The payload stickers started for 2006. Tow rating should be in the 6000-7500 pound range if you have the HD towing package. Does it have a 2" receiver or just bumper hole?

2001 Ford Towing Guide

You read the weight table incorrectly, the GCWR is listed in Kg, inside the parentheses is listed lbs.. Now that that is settled, disregard it totally.

Unless you have a hitch receiver, the limit on the bumper is 4000 lbs.. I wouldn't try it.

What ultimately limits any vehicle for RV towing is the Payload. You may have a sticker on the driver's side door jamb that lists "All cargo and passengers not to exceed _____ lbs". That is your payload capacity. The tongue weight of the trailer and all cargo shouldn't exceed the payload rating.