Travel Tow Capacity for Ford Expedition EL
We are considering purchasing a 2015 Tracer 2990bhd travel trailer. Its weight is 7000lbs. Its tongue weight is 800 lbs. We own a 2014 Ford Expedition 4x4 EL equipped with a 3.73 rear axle ratio, 5...
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As already stated, the tongue weight limit of 890# most likely will determine how much trailer you can tow.
Assuming a tongue weight percentage of 13% means the loaded trailer weight should be limited to 890/0.13 = about 6800#.
Assuming you load the trailer with 1000# of cargo means the factory-delivered "empty weight" should be 5800# or less.
Be aware the brochure or website dry weight might be a few hundred pounds less than the factory-delivered empty weight.
If you're looking at an existing trailer, its actual empty weight should be printed on one of the stickers.
We also need to know the maximum weight of Occupants and Cargo from the TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION STICKER located on the TV's driver's door edge or pillar.
Depending on that value, you might be limited by TV GVWR rather than the receiver tongue weight rating.
Ron
Assuming a tongue weight percentage of 13% means the loaded trailer weight should be limited to 890/0.13 = about 6800#.
Assuming you load the trailer with 1000# of cargo means the factory-delivered "empty weight" should be 5800# or less.
Be aware the brochure or website dry weight might be a few hundred pounds less than the factory-delivered empty weight.
If you're looking at an existing trailer, its actual empty weight should be printed on one of the stickers.
We also need to know the maximum weight of Occupants and Cargo from the TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION STICKER located on the TV's driver's door edge or pillar.
Depending on that value, you might be limited by TV GVWR rather than the receiver tongue weight rating.
Ron
