Tow Vehicle

[pdxcamper]

I am close to purchasing a 2020 Keystone Cougar bunk house (29BHSWE) and will be pulling it with a 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max. Tow capacity of 9000lbs. Weight of trailer is 6,810 dry and GVWR 8800.

Has tow package and class IV hitch.

Thoughts? For my TV no other options as I have 4 kids. Appreciate feedback.

[camperfamily]

Sounds like you'll be at or over your limits. 6 humans, plus gear, hitch. You'll likely be around 8500# ready to camp on the trailer. Do your math and remember kids have a funny way of growing,

As far as "no other TV options" we camped with a family of 6. They pulled with a CC picked with front bench. They even crossed the country that way so it can be done. A properly optioned 3/4 ton gas pickup would offer both more towing capacity, more payload and a longer wheelbase. All those thing will make for a better towing (safer) experience. Not what your original question was but sharing another family's experience that is the same size as yours.

[Lwiddis]

Within towing specifications but toooooo close for me. What is the TV’s payload?