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Mar 23, 2017Explorer
6400 pounds dry means about 7500 pounds loaded with a family's gear for a long weekend, and closer to 8000 pounds with full fresh water and stuff for a week. That means about 1000 pound tongue weight. Check those receiver ratings as you shop. The highest is 1000 pounds when using a WDH, and the lowest is under 900.
Check the as equipped payload as you kick the tires. Some have under 1400 pounds, which may not be enough if you soak up 1000 pounds with trailer tongue weight. Verify the max combined weight of occupants and cargo when you open the drivers' doors.
Power in half tons hasn't been a problem in 10 years. Suspensions of them have not progressed as much as powertrain.
Check the as equipped payload as you kick the tires. Some have under 1400 pounds, which may not be enough if you soak up 1000 pounds with trailer tongue weight. Verify the max combined weight of occupants and cargo when you open the drivers' doors.
Power in half tons hasn't been a problem in 10 years. Suspensions of them have not progressed as much as powertrain.
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