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tsalmon
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Aug 17, 2016

Ford Expedition - upgrade standard to heavy duty tow package

I have a '06 Expedition XLT 5.4 4x4 with a 3.73 gear ratio and a 4-speed transmission but it has the standard tow package (rated to tow up to 6000 lbs). I'm currently towing a 23 Trail Lite camper and...
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eluwak
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Aug 18, 2016
If I recall correctly, the receiver TW is limited to ~900 lbs. A 6000 lbs camper would have a TW of 720-900 lbs (12-15 percent), and then you have to add the WDH into that. A 7800 lbs trailer would be over.

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