ClarkGriswold
New Member
Hello, I've read through the posts for the last 5 years but still confused on what I can safely tow. I have recently purchased a 2012 Expedition Limited with the HD towing, 4x4, Regular wheelbase, 3.73 axel. We are now looking to buy the largest travel tailer we can safely tow. We like ones that are around 35' and weigh around 7,000-7,400 (without cargo and liquids).
Per the Ford brochure I can pull 8,700 (with WD). However on the "Safety Compliance Certification Label" on the b column near driver door it says GVWR is 7,700. Why is this not 8,700?
Most trips will be in state except for annual cross country trips. So there will be some mountains but not much. For instance this year we want to see Yellowstone, next year Grand Canyon, the following year The Smoky Mountains, etc. It will be my wife and I and our two little girls.
If we buy a TT this large I would invest in a Hensley style hitch and would upgrade tires if I need to.
However, is this trailer just too big to be safe?
I've tried to figure this out myself but having a hard time with it all. Any help you can give would be highly appreciated. Also if you have a similar size trailer I would be very interested in your driving experiences.
Thanks!!
Per the Ford brochure I can pull 8,700 (with WD). However on the "Safety Compliance Certification Label" on the b column near driver door it says GVWR is 7,700. Why is this not 8,700?
Most trips will be in state except for annual cross country trips. So there will be some mountains but not much. For instance this year we want to see Yellowstone, next year Grand Canyon, the following year The Smoky Mountains, etc. It will be my wife and I and our two little girls.
If we buy a TT this large I would invest in a Hensley style hitch and would upgrade tires if I need to.
However, is this trailer just too big to be safe?
I've tried to figure this out myself but having a hard time with it all. Any help you can give would be highly appreciated. Also if you have a similar size trailer I would be very interested in your driving experiences.
Thanks!!