Towing a my new travel trailer my .02
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Ron Gratz wrote:AntonB wrote:Assuming a loaded tongue weight percentage of 12.5% -- the maximum allowable loaded trailer weight would be 875/0.125 = 7000#.
---The {receiver} rating for the Expy EL is 875 lb which is 10% of the maximum tow capacity utilizing a weight distribution hitch.---
Ron
Agreed. I have a 2007 model of the same vehicle as the OP. I ran my numbers and we just purchased a new TT with a UVW of 5,500 and a TW of 585. That is about the most I could justify and be sure I can stay within my numbers. Even then I know we'll need to be careful with cargo in the Expedition, especially on the rear axle. I started Nutrisystem a month ago so I can haul more stuff by the summer though. :)
