My husband and I just purchased a 2016 expedition XLT in hopes of purchasing a lightweight travel trailer. Here is what we know:
3.15 axle ratio
3.5L V6 Ecoboost
4 pin connector
standard Class IV tow package
hitch says 6,000# or 9,200#with weight distributing hitch
12,300 GCWR
truck weight approx. 5700#
Question:
Can we safely pull a TT with dry weight of 5,000#/gross weight approx. 6,500#?
What is necessary to add? we plan to add a 7pin connector, and brake controller. We assume tranny cooler... upgrade radiator? anything else?
Is the axle ratio a huge limiting factor?
If 5,000# is too much, what would be more realistic?
We have talked to the dealership service center, who did not give us accurate info on the transmission cooler, we've talked to multiple RV dealerships who of course tell us what we want to hear to sell a trailer... not sure where to turn at this point to get accurate, realistic, and SAFE information. I realize that getting the HD tow would basically solve our concerns, but the prices in our area currently are unrealistic for us.
3.15 axle ratio
3.5L V6 Ecoboost
4 pin connector
standard Class IV tow package
hitch says 6,000# or 9,200#with weight distributing hitch
12,300 GCWR
truck weight approx. 5700#
Question:
Can we safely pull a TT with dry weight of 5,000#/gross weight approx. 6,500#?
What is necessary to add? we plan to add a 7pin connector, and brake controller. We assume tranny cooler... upgrade radiator? anything else?
Is the axle ratio a huge limiting factor?
If 5,000# is too much, what would be more realistic?
We have talked to the dealership service center, who did not give us accurate info on the transmission cooler, we've talked to multiple RV dealerships who of course tell us what we want to hear to sell a trailer... not sure where to turn at this point to get accurate, realistic, and SAFE information. I realize that getting the HD tow would basically solve our concerns, but the prices in our area currently are unrealistic for us.