Towing for 2019 Expedition says 9,300

I have a 2019 Expedition - looking at purchasing a 30 ft classic airstream 7,900 - tongue weight 850. wondering if anyone has something comparable and if the 2019 is adequate for the tow. Have heavy duty tow package with the Expedition and rated at 9300

Have you towed anything before? Going to something that large and heavy is going to be un-advisable, by most people. Is that 7,900 UVW or GVW?

We have a 2019 w/Max Tow also. Our trailer is 36', 7980 UVW and a hitch weight of 745. This is right at the limit of what the Expy can do, the only reason we went this big is because we don't really have large hills to deal with around us, we live in North Texas. If we lived in Washington like you, I think it's going to be too much for those mountain passes. The transmission temps stay pretty good with this much weight even in some traffic on hot days, never seen it over the low 220's. The coolant temp will jump up to the low 230's on hills, especially in traffic on hot days. I need to look at getting a lower temp thermostat to help manage it a little better. The worst part is gas mileage. Low 9's to mid 8's at 60~65, and low 7's at 70. And it's a shame too, it feels better at 70 than at 60 or 65.

We use an equal-i-zer rated for 12k. I have it dialed it pretty good, I don't think I could get it much better. It actually tows very, very well for something this size. Tractor trailer suck is almost no existant, I don't have to compensate or anticipate for it. And I was driving 65+ the other day with strong side gusts of 25 the other day and it was very manageable.

With all that said. I think you should probably look at a 3/4 ton or larger truck for something that big and heavy. Preferably something with a turbo diesel to help with those mountain passes. A normaly aspirated engine is going to struggle with that trailer at high altitudes.

I pull my 2021 airstream FC 30 Bunk with a 2022 Expedition XLT Max (payload=1,780). I have pulled it from Charleston SC-Key West-Palm Springs (6K miles now). It pulls better/smoother than my 2021 f150XLT. More than enough power, the smoothness is due to the soft independent suspension. I use a Hensley Arrow hitch which makes it rock solid. I wouldn’t do it without a Hensley or ProPride, I think it would be exhausting fighting wind and the draft caused by passing cars without one of these hitches. I like to drive the speed limit with one hand.

It just occurred to me you’re talking about a classic. Your 7,900lbs is prior to gear and water, check the gross(outside sticker).
Mine is 6,672 empty, gross=8,800, I come in at 7,900 fully loaded. Another 700lbs in payload & occupants, I’m maxed. You’ll be sitting at the 9,500lb range. You’ll need to look at a 250/2500.

I can't quote a firm number to the weight limit for your camper/tow vehicle but consider that the spec is weight only and doesn't take into account wind resistance (and for my money hills also). I was 2k lbs under max and mileage was down from 18 - 19 to 8mpg and I could really tell it when I came up on a steep hill. With my previous 2000 Explorer w/ tow package that poor 302 V8 couldn't hold 55 on a hill going to our favorite lake even though going strictly by the weight limits it should have been able to. I would recommend keeping a lot of leeway in the weight numbers.

The Swagonmaster said:

I can't quote a firm number to the weight limit for your camper/tow vehicle but consider that the spec is weight only and doesn't take into account wind resistance (and for my money hills also). I was 2k lbs under max and mileage was down from 18 - 19 to 8mpg and I could really tell it when I came up on a steep hill. With my previous 2000 Explorer w/ tow package that poor 302 V8 couldn't hold 55 on a hill going to our favorite lake even though going strictly by the weight limits it should have been able to. I would recommend keeping a lot of leeway in the weight numbers.

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All that is true, but comparing a 302 V8 to a current Ecoboost engine....well let's just say it's not a fair comparison lol