Towing with a Ford Expedition

[Doublemks]

We are trading in our class A motorhome for a pull behind camper. We will be using our 2010 Expedition(8900lb tow). We are looking at the Sundance xlt 291qb ( heartland) and the Vibe extreme lite 287qbs(forest river). Can anyone give opinions on either camper and also pulling a 5500-6500lb camper with this vehicle? Thank you in advance.

[Doublemks]

Did you get a bigger tow vehicle? We have considered upgrading to a F350 but I hate to give up the luxury/space of my King Ranch. I will rethink my list of campers. I need a bunk house so it narrows my options. Thank you for replying

[mbutts]

I went from a 4,400 lbs. trailer to a 7,300 lbs. (32') trailer with my Expy and I found the new trailer terrifying to tow.

With the length and weight of the units you listed, you will be uncomfortable at best. It's difficult shopping when the manufacturers all list "dry weight" and don't include the weight of "mandatory options" in the figures. I would allow a much, much larger safety margin with that tow vehicle due to it's squishy rear end.