I have a '06 Expedition XLT 5.4 4x4 with a 3.73 gear ratio and a 4-speed transmission but it has the standard tow package (rated to tow up to 6000 lbs). I'm currently towing a 23 Trail Lite camper and it pulls it very easily. I'm looking to upgrade t...
Is the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-260BHS within the capabilities of my Expedition (dry weight 4595 lb, GVWR 7540 lb) if I keep the cargo under 1000 lbs (so 5595 lb total)? Also, do I need to be concerned with length (is 26 ft trailer doable as long ...
Here's the numbers I'm running. I'm thinking (after upgrading the trans cooler) that a max GVWR I should be comfortable with for a trailer would be 7200 lb and a max tongue weight would be 720 lb. I came up with these numbers from the calculations be...
Thanks mbutts. That's concerning. Were you using a weight distribution hitch? Anyone else experience this or not experience this with a 6000+ lb trailor?
Thanks for the input patperry2766. Do you really think it's necessary for 6000-7300 lbs? If so, how would I go about beefing up the rear suspension? What exactly does that entail?
