โJun-29-2017 09:37 PM
โJun-30-2017 07:57 AM
mbutts wrote:
I towed with an Expy and went from a 4,400 lbs. 25' trailer to a 7,700 lbs. 32' trailer. The rear of the Expy was just too squishy (independent rear suspension and non-truck tires) and I was very uncomfortable towing with it.
I would suggest keeping your shopping list down to trailers with a gross weight of 6,000 lbs.
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โJun-30-2017 06:36 AM
Dmich91 wrote:
Hi all. We are looking to buy our first travel trailer. Our tow vehicle is a 2013 Ford Expedition with the tow package. Up to 9200 pounds. We are looking at a travel trailer with a dry weight of 6400 pounds and a gross weight of 8500 pounds. Our salesman seems to be confident that we won't have issues because we won't travel with all tanks full. We are new to this and want opinions from people that have experience. Any info is appreciated. We want to be able to pull on all terrains in the US.
โJun-30-2017 06:34 AM
โJun-30-2017 06:23 AM
bikendan wrote:Agree with this. Your Expedition has a max rear axle weight rating. Everything in the vehicle counts as payload except a 150 pound driver. Trailer tongue weight and hitch weight count as well. As stated you will exceed that rating before you get to the 9200 pound tow rating. As a general rule 13 to 15 percent of the trailer's total weight for figuring tongue weight.
Look for the payload capacity, on the driver's door yellow sticker.
Come back and post that amount.
Tow vehicles run out of payload capacity way before coming close to towing capacity, ESPECIALLY SUVS.
You'll never come close to the 9200lbs.
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