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the7thdream's avatar
the7thdream
Explorer
Jul 31, 2014

Ford Expedition Towing Ratings

Hello Everyone!

Could really use some straight forward answers to our dilemma.

We just bought a 2015 Jayco White Hawk Summit Edition 27DSLR 30ft TT....Dry Weight is 6000...Total GVW is 7500

Problem is we have a 1999 Ford F150 SuperCab XLT with only a 4.6 Triton/4 sp auto/3.55 axles and it does have the HD towing pack.
The GCVW though is only 11,500.

We know we will not be able to tow this trailer with this truck so we are trying to find in the next 4 weeks an acceptable replacement.

My first question is this: Can a 2005-07 Ford Expedition (XLT/Eddie Bauer) tow this TT with a 3.73 axle and a 3-valve SOHC 5.4 Triton V8 (rated at 300 HP)? We are really on a budget and can't spend more than $8500.

If not, could we buy another Ford Truck/SUV in the 2005-07 year range (F150/250) that could tow this trailer safely and through the Baker Grade, Siskiyou Mountains and Cascades? We really need help!

I have gotten so many different grey areas looking online at other forums and websites and now we are even more confused. Any help or your own experiences towing a 7000 pound TT and a 5.4 engine would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You So Much! Stephan & Sally
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  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2014
    I would keep your current truck until you can afford something new enough with significantly more power and gearing, like 2007+ Expy or 2009+ F-150 if you like Fords. $8500 will get you a high mileage 2001+ GM 1-ton van with 6.0L/6-spd trans. That would offer better fuel economy than the F-150 and far far more power.

    FWIW, the SUV variant costs more new and used than a similarly equipped crew cab pickup while offering less towing capability. You pay a lot for the 3rd row of seats and climate controlled storage. Stick to pickups is my recommendation.
  • PUCampin's avatar
    PUCampin
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2014
    Hi and welcome! If anyone can help you find the right vehicle to be safe, it is this forum!

    Here is the short answer..

    Your trailer ready to go will likely have too much tongue weight for an Expedition receiver. You MIGHT be able to use a better aftermarket one as long as it does not cause you to exceed payload and axle ratings. Best thing to do is pack the trailer and use something like a sherline scale to weigh the tongue, you will know exactly what the tongue weight is.

    There may be SOME F150 out there that can tow it, but you must be carefull and really know what you are looking at. F150 comes in many variations and can have payloads from 1200lbs to over 3000 depending on configuration. That trailer tongue weight plus family is going to require at least 1650-1700lbs of payload depending on how many people.

    Your trailer is really on the edge of 1/2t towable, some can most can't. 6500lbs loaded seems to be the 1/2t sweet spot, there is no way you will be 6500lbs loaded if it is 6000 dry.


    Turn key solution is a 3/4t truck or 1t truck or van. It will have the payload and receiver as equipped to haul your trailer.

    How many people will be traveling?

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