Travel Tow Capacity for Ford Expedition EL
We are considering purchasing a 2015 Tracer 2990bhd travel trailer. Its weight is 7000lbs. Its tongue weight is 800 lbs. We own a 2014 Ford Expedition 4x4 EL equipped with a 3.73 rear axle ratio, 5...
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intheburbs wrote:
Well, looking at a 2014 Expedition EL online, these are the numbers:
GVWR: 7720
RAWR: 4250
FAWR: 3700
Payload: 1435
The payload number is surprisingly low, but probably because it's a loaded Limited.
Doing the math, that sucker has the same curb weight as my 2500 Burb. At least I get a 2088-lb payload. Is Ford still that clueless?
Well, comparing apples to oranges would make me wonder who is clueless. Maybe it's me.
What year is your Burb?
Also, the Burb has a live rear axle, while the Ford has a fully independent rear suspension. This could explain the perceived weight disparity that you speak of.
