carringb wrote:That's irrelevant. What's relevant is whether or not the Escape, as loaded, has enough leftover payload to tow the trailer it's hitched to.1) The Escape has more payload than most CUVs.
carringb wrote:Maybe, but only if one understands how to pack it smartly and set it up correctly. And it certainly depends on the particular trailer it's hitched to.3) Traveling solo should make staying under GVWR achievable, as long as the car is packed smart and the trailer is setup correctly.
carringb wrote:It will make the car work harder. Towing is a severe strain on any vehicle. Towing overweight is a recipe for premature death.4) Exceeding GCWR may make the car work harder
carringb wrote:I'm calling shenanigans here. She was 5 times her tow rating??? That's 17,500 pounds.6) One of my customers ... towed a 18' full-size TT with her 2010 Escape hybrid. She was 5x her tow rating (maybe more), but she LOVED the way it towed, including pulling in the hills.
