Towing with Ford Escape
I have a 2013 Ford Escape 2.0L EcoBoost. According to Ford, it develops 240hp and has a tow capacity of 3500# and GCWR of 7626 lbs. What are your thoughts about using that vehicle to tow a Forest River rPod RP-179, with the following specs: hitch wt. 285 lbs., base wt. 2630 lbs., GVWR TBD lbs., load capacity 1155 lbs.
I don't quite understand why the GVWR is TBD, when they give the base weight and load capacity. And I understand that the base weight and cargo capacity add up to 3785 lbs. We currently carry about 600# of gear in our TC. If transferred to the trailer, that would put us at 3230 lbs. Add 100 lbs for propane, battery and enough water to flush the toilet while traveling. That puts us at 3330 lbs. The Escape weighs in at 4000lbs with me and DW aboard.
So, what do you think? Is this a reasonable idea?
I don't quite understand why the GVWR is TBD, when they give the base weight and load capacity. And I understand that the base weight and cargo capacity add up to 3785 lbs. We currently carry about 600# of gear in our TC. If transferred to the trailer, that would put us at 3230 lbs. Add 100 lbs for propane, battery and enough water to flush the toilet while traveling. That puts us at 3330 lbs. The Escape weighs in at 4000lbs with me and DW aboard.
So, what do you think? Is this a reasonable idea?
