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Ford Explorer for towing

Chaos
Explorer
Explorer
We just bought a new travel trailer. Manufacturer spec is 4,000 lbs dry weight. Now we need a tow vehicle. We are considering a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer with V8 engine and class IV WDH. Does that sound adequate, with some left over? I know that GVWR, GAWR and GCWR all come into play but I haven't gotten that all figured out just yet. I also want to be sure we aren't maxing out the system and unnecessarily putting excess strain on the TV.
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Chaos
Explorer
Explorer
Okay, reading more, it seems like it should be okay but not great due to the short wheel base and narrowness of the vehicle. Back to the drawing board I guess.