Towing with an Expedition EL
I have a Eagle 314 BDS travel trailer that I tow with a 2004 Excursion with a V-10. The trailer max weight is 9800lbs. I am looking at trading to a new Expedition EL. Does anyone have any experience w...
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Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 7,805
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 950
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 9,975
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2,170
That would put the excursion over every towing related spec. Tow rating is 8700 pounds for the EL 2007-2014 EL. Tongue weight limit is 870 pounds. Rear axle rating will also be exceeded as well as GVWR, GCWR, tow rating.
I would not even tow that with my 3/4 ton Burb with only due to the 1000 pound receiver limit I have. Your softened up F250 is still far more capable than a brand new half ton SUV.
If you want a newer SUV that is capable of towing that TT, you have the 2005 Excursion ;) and up to 2006 3/4 ton Burb/Yukon XL.. That TT is beyond any 2007+ SUV capabilities. So is you want 3+ rows of seats in 2007+ vehicle, you into 2/4 amd 1-ton vans. GM offers the (derated) Duramax in theirs, or I would recommend a 6.0L/6-spd/3.42 axle 1-ton van. Ford had the 3V V10 that I recommend.
The truck manufacturer anti-say system is reactionary. If it ever activates, the driver and passengers have already stained their shorts. A quality WDH with integrated sway control offers far better control to prevent that situation to begin with.
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 950
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 9,975
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2,170
That would put the excursion over every towing related spec. Tow rating is 8700 pounds for the EL 2007-2014 EL. Tongue weight limit is 870 pounds. Rear axle rating will also be exceeded as well as GVWR, GCWR, tow rating.
I would not even tow that with my 3/4 ton Burb with only due to the 1000 pound receiver limit I have. Your softened up F250 is still far more capable than a brand new half ton SUV.
If you want a newer SUV that is capable of towing that TT, you have the 2005 Excursion ;) and up to 2006 3/4 ton Burb/Yukon XL.. That TT is beyond any 2007+ SUV capabilities. So is you want 3+ rows of seats in 2007+ vehicle, you into 2/4 amd 1-ton vans. GM offers the (derated) Duramax in theirs, or I would recommend a 6.0L/6-spd/3.42 axle 1-ton van. Ford had the 3V V10 that I recommend.
The truck manufacturer anti-say system is reactionary. If it ever activates, the driver and passengers have already stained their shorts. A quality WDH with integrated sway control offers far better control to prevent that situation to begin with.
