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, based on my data point of "one," I can say that as soon as I exceeded the door sticker numbers, stuff started to break.
My half-ton Burb is on rear end number 4. I upgraded my trailer in 2010, thinking the half-ton could handle it.
1) 2010 - Spun the pinion bearing while vacationing. Spent 3 days in Youngstown, OH.
2) 2011 - Seized the rear end while vacationing. Spent 4 days in Mitchell, SD.
3) 2012 - rear end replaced under warranty, likely because of improper break-in.
2013 - bought the 2500 Burb.
2014 - beat the snot out of the 2500 on a 5300-mile vacation out West, including four wheeling and the Eisenhower Tunnel, and nothing broke.
Folks can do whatever the heck they want. I'm simply sharing my experience with an almost-identical vehicle. 10-bolt semi-floater rears don't like excess weight and high temperatures.
I beat the snot out of my 2004 k2500 burb 4 seats and 2351lbs payload on sticker. Removed 3rd row for 2451lbs payload.
I haul bulk firewood in the back, off-road boat launches, and off road hunting trips.
