Temporary towing with Ford Explorer
We're in between proper tow vehicles and need to move our TT (see signature) for a few miles (flat towing) from time to time in the next few months using our 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with the 3.5 non-tu...
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dodge guy wrote:
A V-6 Explorer with a factory tow pkg has a 5k lb tow rating! FYI
I have a '13 with the factory tow pkg. however the only thing I tow is 2 snowmobiles, about 1300lbs with trailer. The dry weight of your trailer is 5200lbs (which is heavy for a 23ft TT). you would have to take everything out so it is in as delivered weight to be able to tow it. however if you are truly only going 3 miles I don`t see it being an issue with a WD hitch.
ONLY the Explorer Platinum and Sport trim levels have the 5000 lb tow rating and a class V hitch. Plus those are the only ones with the 3.5 Ecoboost.
All the other trim levels have 2000 lb tow rating, I believe. Way lower than OP's trailer, regardless.
I've checked into this pretty carefully as I am considering an Explorer for a tow vehicle.
