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Re: Tow Vehicle Worthiness
Allworth wrote: Tires: (this can start a circus) I like Michelin AT-2 on the truck and Duravis R-250 on the trailer. Hi Allworth, I found the Bridgestone Dueler H/T 685 would be in our budget and the details fit what I was after, so we'll probably end up going with them.552Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tow Vehicle Worthiness
Hi Team, Couple of pics. We're the third owner of the vehicle, but the previous owner had the window sticker and brochure. Sticker shows as equipped with 'Class IV Trailer Tow', and the brochure says 'Class IV with 4 and 7 pin connectors'. Still trying to verify if theres a trans cooler installed.553Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tow Vehicle Worthiness
Hi Team, Thanks for all the feedback and apologies for the delay in response. We get the vehicle serviced regularly by Firestone. Its an old bird but its been all over Arizona and Southern CA a few times over since we've owned it without any hiccups. The closest CAT scale is about an hour away, so I'll get that sorted Friday or Saturday. I don't imagine cramming the household critters in for the CAT weigh-in, but I have recent vet weigh-ins I can use to supplement. It's just the wife and I along with 3 medium dogs and 2 cats, so I'd like to keep the TV interior space as uncluttered as possible, and leave the TT to haul the cargo if that's acceptable. Some details below that's been requested. Vehicle is unmodified, original to AZ Mileage is 185831 2014 - replaced front lower ball joints, front wheel bearing and hub assemblies, and rear brake rotors 2016 - replaced motor mounts, struts, shock (non air), and resurfaced front brake rotors I'm getting some pulsing in the pedal when braking harder than normal, will get that sorted MFG Tag shows GVWR 7300/Front GAWR 3275/Rear GAWR 4128 - Actual TBD Tires are P265/70R17. Plan on replacing w/ LTs - any preference on Load Index Rating or HT vs AT? I don't have any designs on boondocking if that helps. Will add trans cooler and brake controller. I'm not knowledgeable in regards to the hitch receivers - is there a preference for WD/anti-sway on TTs? Thanks all!382Views0likes0CommentsTow Vehicle Worthiness
Hi Team, I'm new here and wasn't sure if this was a thing, but I'd like to have my vehicle inspected for tow worthiness, or readiness, or whatever the cool kids are calling it these days. I have a 2003 Expedition that we didn't originally purchase for RVing, but it looks like that is coming into focus. As exciting as it is to run out and latch up to a TT, I'd like to do my due diligence first. What I know about the vehicle so far from documentation: - 5.4L 4WD w/ 3.73 ratio - GCWR @ 14500, max loaded trailer weight @ 8650 - Hitch rcvr with 4 and 7 pin electrics - Hitch rated for weight dist 8900/890 and carrying 6000/600 - No visible secondary/auxiliary braking system installed I'd like to find out if the vehicle is still capable of this, and if there are repairs or recommendations that would be needed before I go out and buy a TT. We're in North Phoenix, so any recommendations are welcome, and I don't mind driving a bit to get what I'm after. Thanks!4.8KViews0likes31Comments
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