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falconbrother
May 23, 2017Explorer II
We tow a 5500 (dry weight) 27 foot trailer with a Suburban that has a 8200 LB weight rating. I calculate my ready to go camping weight at 6500 to be safe, based on our situation. I also added Sumo Supersprings to the rear axle/suspension. The 1500 Suburban has the 5.3 V8. As far as pulling the 5.3 is working but, I am easy on the gas pedal because I don't hate my transmission. The trailer brake adjustment on our setup is such that I don't feel any push when I apply the brakes, even on a downhill. The WD hitch was setup by Camping World. I highly recommend that you let a professional set up your hitch. It will make all the difference. Your Expedition will tow fine as long as the hitch and the brake controller are adjusted properly. The biggest difference that I have noticed between the motorhome and the TT on the road is the speeds. I go slower when towing the trailer.
We recently sold our motorhome and went with a TT. I like it better for what we do.
We recently sold our motorhome and went with a TT. I like it better for what we do.
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