atomickoolaid
New Member
We our currently driving a 2010 Expedition XLT and using it to tow our camper across the country. That thing is a beast, and does great. It had just the 4 pin when we bought it, but we had an aftermarket brake controller installed and they wired in a 7 pin.
But we found a great deal on a 2017 XLT and jumped on it. It did not have a tow pin, so I've had a 7 and 4 pin connected added, and they removed the change holder and wired in the Trailer Brake Module into the dash. Our travel trailer is only 4,000 lbs dry, and we're within the weight ratings for total tow capacity and weight on the axles (front is fine, just barely under capacity on the rear). Going to be buying a WDH to spread the weight onto the front axle, and keep the sway down on the highway in high winds.
But as I realize that I don't have the heavy duty two package on this Expedition, I'm scared that I shouldn't be towing with this car at all. We're ok to tow something in this (relatively) lower weight range with the standard tow capacity/engine/suspension/transmission, right? Please help settle an anxious dad down. Thanks!
But we found a great deal on a 2017 XLT and jumped on it. It did not have a tow pin, so I've had a 7 and 4 pin connected added, and they removed the change holder and wired in the Trailer Brake Module into the dash. Our travel trailer is only 4,000 lbs dry, and we're within the weight ratings for total tow capacity and weight on the axles (front is fine, just barely under capacity on the rear). Going to be buying a WDH to spread the weight onto the front axle, and keep the sway down on the highway in high winds.
But as I realize that I don't have the heavy duty two package on this Expedition, I'm scared that I shouldn't be towing with this car at all. We're ok to tow something in this (relatively) lower weight range with the standard tow capacity/engine/suspension/transmission, right? Please help settle an anxious dad down. Thanks!
