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Need-A-Vacation
Jul 13, 2016Explorer
Shawn,
Welcome!!!
Unfortunately though as it has been mentioned you will be very, very limited on trailer choices if you go with the Expedition!!! For the majority of 1500/150 trucks and the advertised "tow rating" is useless. As mentioned look for the yellow sticker in the drivers door jamb that states the payload for that truck/suv. This amount is the max payload per the manufacture which includes: all passengers, all cargo (coolers, bikes, firewood, etc), any accessories added (step bars, mud flaps, truck cap/topper on truck bed, etc), the wdh (weight distribution hitch), and the tt tw (travel trailer tongue weight). While you have 3 younger kids now, they will only continue to grow, which equals more passenger weight.
Check this thread out, it has a ton of info regarding what you will be up against. While it is a different tow vehicle, it all comes down to payload.
Realistically I would think your only option if you want a new vehicle is to look at a 250/2500 or 350/3500 van. This will give you the seating capacity you need, and the payload you will need for a large enough trailer. Used there is the Excursion or a 2500 Suburban. Though the Burb is limited on the newer models to 1000lbs tw due to the hitch.
The other option may be taking a second vehicle for most of the passenger, though not very practical.
Good luck!!!
Welcome!!!
Unfortunately though as it has been mentioned you will be very, very limited on trailer choices if you go with the Expedition!!! For the majority of 1500/150 trucks and the advertised "tow rating" is useless. As mentioned look for the yellow sticker in the drivers door jamb that states the payload for that truck/suv. This amount is the max payload per the manufacture which includes: all passengers, all cargo (coolers, bikes, firewood, etc), any accessories added (step bars, mud flaps, truck cap/topper on truck bed, etc), the wdh (weight distribution hitch), and the tt tw (travel trailer tongue weight). While you have 3 younger kids now, they will only continue to grow, which equals more passenger weight.
Check this thread out, it has a ton of info regarding what you will be up against. While it is a different tow vehicle, it all comes down to payload.
Realistically I would think your only option if you want a new vehicle is to look at a 250/2500 or 350/3500 van. This will give you the seating capacity you need, and the payload you will need for a large enough trailer. Used there is the Excursion or a 2500 Suburban. Though the Burb is limited on the newer models to 1000lbs tw due to the hitch.
The other option may be taking a second vehicle for most of the passenger, though not very practical.
Good luck!!!
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