CFerguson wrote:
I dont know your specs, but a quick internet search says the top towing Excursion is 11k#. If your trailer of choice is 11k# before adding all your gear, I'd recommend upgrading your tow vehicle. I'm not saying people dont tow over their limts every day, just that......its inadvisable.
11k is the GVWR not empty weight. So yes, I would be maxing out the tow rating of my Excursion. Which brings me to a sticking point. I’m trying to fathom WHAT vehicle RV manus feel that people will be able to tow these larger FAMILY TT with? The last Excursion, which would be the best option, was built in ‘05. No other family style SUV can handle a trailer that big.
I for one would rather not take 2 cars on vacation, which is why we have the Excursion, for being able to tow a larger TT with all the family in one vehicle...... And the circle goes around again.....
Now, not saying any of it is right or wrong, but the Excursion forums are FULL of guys with beefed up Ex’s towing upwards of 12k. All day every day. And by beefed up we are talking about the springs off an F-350 that Ford should have put on there from the get go.