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Re: Towing with a Ford Explorer
dodge guy wrote: Good to hear. Just curious what gear and RPM the 3.5 likes. And what was yours gas mileage. I’m only curious because I have one too! Seemed to shift like normal and RPMs were between 2000-2800 most times unless I hit a steep incline. Highest it hit may have been 4000 RPM. Gas mileage real-time was crazy but averaged out to 15.4 mpg on the trip meter.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Explorer
Just as a follow-up, after adding trans cooler and an OBD2 connection to my phone.. I've now towed the popup for 9 hours with a max trans temp of 215. Feel pretty good now about the ability of my vehicle to pull 3000-3500 now. There was no crazy auto-shifting going on either. A couple more days of relaxation before the journey home.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Explorer
Jebby14 wrote: congrats. lots of good times ahead. make sure its stored dry. if it gets put down damp, open it up and air it out when you get home. Absolutely. I tent a lot so am used to that concept. Additionally, it rained yesterday , so we packed it up wet - brought it home and immediately put it up (since it stopped raining). Plus - we have a little bit of work to do on it. Plan on using a bleach-water combo to clean it out, some mildew remover in case there is any of that, and probably some change in the window,bed,couch/table coverings as well. But - we are excited for some good family times1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Explorer
I ended up getting a popup. 2500 dry weight, so not the tiniest of PuPs. Towed it back (only 20 miles) to my house with no issues, watching engine temperature like a hawk. Thursday I go in to have a Transmission Cooler put on as well just to ease my mind.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Explorer
Lots of information in there, appreciate it everyone. I still contacted Ford, 2 Ford Dealerships (total, contacted another one today) - Ford says 5000# but requires a transmission cooler, Dealer said 5000# (I don't trust his answer at all, BTW). May have to go with a popup until the Explorer is replaced, which i don't want to do ever because it is nearly paid off - so might be SOL.444Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Explorer
Thanks, I missed theoldwizard post. Thank you for mentioning that one - was very informative. I think 'loaded weight' also includes passengers in vehicle and any luggage and stuff inside the vehicle also, right? (vehicle being the explorer, not the camper)444Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Explorer
Wife wants to get (or rent) a 4000#-ish Travel Trailer, basically. Her vehicle is a RAV4 - so the Trailer would be driving that thing :) So - my vehicle is the only option. Looking to drive pretty far with it also - about 800 miles one way. So expecting 2000 miles with whatever camper we either get or rent.110Views0likes0CommentsTowing with a Ford Explorer
Hey guys, I was pointed over here by another forum because I'm getting a bit of conflicting info. I have a 2015 Ford Explorer Limited with a V6 3.5L engine. I do NOT have the Ford Towing Package on it. I do have a CURT Class III hitch purchased from eTrailer about 5-6 years ago. I have only used that hitch so far to pull a Canoe. Looking at Travel Trailers and see that most of them are running anywhere from 3500# to 5000# for what we want. My Ford dealer, when talking to "the hitch guy", says that even with the 3rd party hitch my vehicle can easily pull 5000#. The other forum has information that says you need the Ford Tow Package to get that rating. I definitely want to be safe, not cut the life short on my vehicle. Any idea what my vehicle can safely pull? And would I need anything additional to pull a travel trailer safely? Thanks in advance!10KViews0likes33Comments
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