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Doublemks
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May 22, 2017

Towing with a Ford Expedition

We are trading in our class A motorhome for a pull behind camper. We will be using our 2010 Expedition(8900lb tow). We are looking at the Sundance xlt 291qb ( heartland) and the Vibe extreme lite 287qbs(forest river). Can anyone give opinions on either camper and also pulling a 5500-6500lb camper with this vehicle? Thank you in advance.

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    mbutts
    Explorer
    May 22, 2017
    I went from a 4,400 lbs. trailer to a 7,300 lbs. (32') trailer with my Expy and I found the new trailer terrifying to tow.

    With the length and weight of the units you listed, you will be uncomfortable at best. It's difficult shopping when the manufacturers all list "dry weight" and don't include the weight of "mandatory options" in the figures. I would allow a much, much larger safety margin with that tow vehicle due to it's squishy rear end.

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