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Explorer

Aug 24, 2014

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, 5.4L V8 engine with heavy-duty trailer tow package (15,000 GCWR). Ford site states this Expedition will tow 8,900 lbs. and has a tongue weight maximum of 890 lbs. We would carry four bikes on the back of the trailer, but besides that, minimal weight. We are a family of four, weight (500 lbs). A full tank of gas in this Expedition is about 275 lbs. From all of our calculations, we appear to be within weight restrictions for a safe tow, but we are looking for additional input/opinions on this vehicle towing this travel trailer. Also, any recommendations on how to increase the tow capacity of this vehicle?? Is it possible?? Thanks!

54 Replies

mcruz
Explorer
Aug 24, 2014
7,000 IS the dry weight. Can you explain why 7000 pounds is the limit an Expedition can tow due to the tongue weight limit? This Expedition has an 890 lbs tongue weight max? The trailer has an 800 lbs. tongue weight. Again, Ford states that this Expedition will tow 8,900. Thanks.
JiminDenver
Explorer II
Aug 24, 2014
Payload is not a good indicator with a Expedition as many have more payload than the tongue weight limits can handle. I have seen Expys with anywhere from 1500 to over 1800 pounds payload and they are all limited to a 7000 pound gross trailer weight. (900 pounds tongue weight) The only difference is if you have 600 or 900 pounds left for you and the gear.
nomad297
Explorer
Aug 24, 2014
That really is too much trailer for an Expedition. What is the available payload as stated on the sticker inside your driver's side door? With this, we can help you pick out the best trailer. Of course there are more details needed, but payload is a start.

Bruce
JiminDenver
Explorer II
Aug 24, 2014
Is 7000 pounds the dry weight, if so it is too heavy, 7000 pounds is the limit a Expy can tow due to the tongue weight limit. Look for a dry weight of 5500-6000 pounds.