Weight of trailer and my tow vehicle
I have a 2013 Ford Explorer AWD LTD with factory towing package. It says that it is rated for 5000 pounds towing. When I've talked to different salespeople, I tend to get different answers as to this ...
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Yes many folks do over load their tow vehicles, It is not a good idea because it increases the amount of wear and tear.
The numbers that come from the factory are based on what the factory considers the useable life of the car. Overloading decreases that number.
As already stated you will most likely exceed your cargo capacity before you exceed your towing capacity. Weigh your family, gear and toys, that you will carry in the Explorer, subtract that from the cargo capacity and that is your loaded for the road tongue weight.
My dry tongue weight was advertised as 400#, when loaded for the road, it was 750#.
Many long time pickup owners do occasionally push their trucks at or above the recommended limit but it takes it toll on shocks, springs, and brakes, They have come to accept that as normal for farming or construction.
An SUV is a different animal that is why it is rated to 5K.
The numbers that come from the factory are based on what the factory considers the useable life of the car. Overloading decreases that number.
As already stated you will most likely exceed your cargo capacity before you exceed your towing capacity. Weigh your family, gear and toys, that you will carry in the Explorer, subtract that from the cargo capacity and that is your loaded for the road tongue weight.
My dry tongue weight was advertised as 400#, when loaded for the road, it was 750#.
Many long time pickup owners do occasionally push their trucks at or above the recommended limit but it takes it toll on shocks, springs, and brakes, They have come to accept that as normal for farming or construction.
An SUV is a different animal that is why it is rated to 5K.
