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schoolkeeper
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Feb 16, 2018

Towing with a Ford Expedition EL 8900 Lbs at max weight

I have a question regarding towing at max GVWR. I am looking at the Imagine 2970RL ***Link Removed*** UVW* 7324 lbs Hitch Weight* 795 lbs GVWR 8995 lbs My SUV is rated to tow max 8900 l...
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theoldwizard1
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Feb 17, 2018
schoolkeeper wrote:
My SUV is rated to tow max 8900 lbs. 2013 Ford Expedition EL 2WD.

Your vehicle will only have that rating IF it has the OPTIONAL heavy duty trailer tow package. That includes and HD radiator, an auxiliary transmission cooler, a higher rear axle ratio and full wiring for a 7 pin connector at the rear and breakout for a brake controller under the dash.

IMHO, look for a lighter trailer.

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