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Roadhound_64
Explorer
Sep 14, 2018

2013 Expedition EL Limited

Hi I use to have a travel trailer and a class A. Two years ago I went through a divorce and I became disable(Neuropathy).This caused me to get depress and I sold my excursion and Rockwood 2601S. I have 3 kids and we enjoyed camping.Now my spirits is up and want to continue to enjoy life and get back into RVing. I brought this 2013 Expedition EL with the tow package.
I am looking at this 2018 Jayco White Hawk 24MBH unloaded weight 5625 lbs GVWR 7350.The Expedition EL has a max tow rating 8900 lb tongue weight 1335 lb.Cargo & occupants 1478 lbs.GVWR 15000 lb. The trailer is 29.2feet. Can the Expedition handle this trailer? Thanks for your replies.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Sep 15, 2018
    jerem0621 wrote:
    This is great to hear! I’m glad your spirits are up and you are ready to get back to living life!

    The rig should do great!

    Be careful of your load with the kiddos and friends but it should be a good combo!

    Just a note on the 3V 5.4....Please please please keep the oil changed with the correct oil (Motocraft semi synthetic is cheap) and use Motorcraft only filters on that 5.4 3V. Save those cam phasers!!

    Have fun!

    Jeremiah
    Very sound advice, the two things that will kill the 5.4 the oil issue you mentioned and not changing the antifreeze. If the additives in the antifreeze are depleted it allows the engine to become a battery with the dissimilar metals and corrode.

    It sounds like you addressed both.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 15, 2018
    No, Jerem, the EL is 890 pounds. Your guess is wrong. See https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/13flrv&tt_expedition_oct9.pdf

    OP wants to load 1335...445 pounds over. Not a good choice.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2018
    Roadhound 64 wrote:
    Thanks for the reply.....it has 96000 miles good maintenance records ....I have had the dealer change the plugs and coolant. They change oil every 5000.
    I am looking to buy a Hensley or Pro-Pride.


    Great Choice! Watch your tongue weight as the receiver is only rated for 900 or 1,000 lbs or something like that. Manage that and you should do well.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2018
    Guess my question (Expedition’s max tongue weight) goes unanswered. Seems as though it relates to OP’s inquiry.

    So I looked it up...890 pounds for the EL. You are WAY over. See https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/13flrv&tt_expedition_oct9.pdf
  • Roadhound_64's avatar
    Roadhound_64
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2018
    Thanks for the reply.....it has 96000 miles good maintenance records ....I have had the dealer change the plugs and coolant. They change oil every 5000.
    I am looking to buy a Hensley or Pro-Pride.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2018
    "tongue weight 1335 lb"

    What is the Expedition's max tongue weight...with WDH and without?
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2018
    This is great to hear! I’m glad your spirits are up and you are ready to get back to living life!

    The rig should do great!

    Be careful of your load with the kiddos and friends but it should be a good combo!

    Just a note on the 3V 5.4....Please please please keep the oil changed with the correct oil (Motocraft semi synthetic is cheap) and use Motorcraft only filters on that 5.4 3V. Save those cam phasers!!

    Have fun!

    Jeremiah
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2018
    Probably a good combo combination overall. 6500 pounds loaded, 800-900 pounds of TW, 500 pounds left for people and cargo. The Expy will probably be over GVWR, but with a well adjusted WDH should tow well.

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