Towing with Ford Escape
I have a 2013 Ford Escape 2.0L EcoBoost. According to Ford, it develops 240hp and has a tow capacity of 3500# and GCWR of 7626 lbs. What are your thoughts about using that vehicle to tow a Forest Riv...
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mbutts wrote:
I think you'd be really unhappy towing that close to the limit of your Escape. Although the r-pod is compact, you'll probably be over the 20 square foot trailer frontage limit that Ford suggests.
Ford 2013 Towing Guide (see page 13)
Its actually 30 sq ft...
Youll probably be fine IMO..
R pod 179
You will need a WD hitch though and watch your axle weights. That 285 lbs TW will be more.
What you should do is fill the escape with gas, people, and cargo like going camping and take it to a cat scale. Get those #'s and post back. Compare that to the axle ratings of the escape. That will tell you if you have payload left for TW..
Also a trans cooler is a must. Get the biggest you can fit... Then if you have engine heat issues after the trans cooler is installed then an oil cooler will be needed...
Also your tire ratings are important because the tires carry the load. What are your tire weight ratings at max psi?
That escape has similair specs to my old s 10 p/u. I tow 4500 lbs wet..
