ynpmoose
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It almost looks like it in the rear, or at least smaller wheels. He had ramps for the smart car, so I could see why you would want to get the rear as low as possible.
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It almost looks like it in the rear, or at least smaller wheels. He had ramps for the smart car, so I could see why you would want to get the rear as low as possible.
Knox GSL
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Looks like a lower profile 19.5" like you'd use on a car hauler. A standard truck rim would have a 10 hole pattern.
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A general "safe" rule is not to tow over 80% of the total max tow rating. ex. 10000 tow rating would be safe to tow 8000 with no issues.
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A little late to this post, love the big rigs but don't want a second mortgage so I have a 32ft ultralight 5300 dry and GVWR of 7200. My 2015 EL tows it like a champ. I have never experienced any sway as I travel throughout Colorado. Not the best photo but it serves its purpose.
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I googled your TT there were several but I think they got the best floor plan I have seen.
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Don't want to hijack this thread, but I think the question is pertinent here. Have my 2007 EXP EL LTD for less than a year now, TT is not huge...Jayco 23B hybred...EXP tows it fine, but she is pretty light at like #3600. The biggest issue I have is seeing around it! I can not seem to find a decent tow mirror that fits the EXP mirrors, and I do not want the hassle of installing complete new mirrors...My truck at 100K miles is completely stock and in perfect shape...I dont want to be installing new stuff and screw up something electrical or so.
Anyone know a good tow mirror that is not a "clamp on" piece of junk? I like the **** mirrors but they do not make a model that fits the EXP.
Anyone know a good tow mirror that is not a "clamp on" piece of junk? I like the **** mirrors but they do not make a model that fits the EXP.
I use these
http://www.ksource.org/Towing-HitchingProduct.asp?Lavel=3&Category=Universal&ID=14&ProductNo=3990
Theyre clamp on and hardly junk. They work very well for being universal and once clamped down they don't move at all
http://www.ksource.org/Towing-HitchingProduct.asp?Lavel=3&Category=Universal&ID=14&ProductNo=3990
Theyre clamp on and hardly junk. They work very well for being universal and once clamped down they don't move at all
I use the same ones and have 5,000 miles of towing with them. The dual/convex mirrors on each one help but if someone is sitting on your butt you may not see them back there. I do a slight swerve once in a while to see if anyone is back there.
I used the same ones as the other two until my rubber straps broke, they work ok but I wanted to try something different so I purchased the dometic grand aero 3 that clamp on and I like them a little better. I do wish there were some custom **** that fit Expedition.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dometic-...75035&wl11=online&wl12=54409438&wl13=&veh=sem
We have really liked the 2920bh gives all of my kids their own bed and it is the lightest quad bunk I could find. The one dislike is it came with 14 inch c rated ties so I quickly upgraded to 15 inch D rated wheels and tires. I use a Husky Centerline TS WDH and it works great at preventing squat and stopping sway.
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We love hybrid campers! We almost bought a Jayco 23B and have the rather similar Rockwood Roo 23SS.
Skip the fancy mirrors and look at the McKesh strap-ons. I bought a set sixteen (16) years ago and are using them still today. Originally on my '02 Explorer pulling our Coleman Bayside popup and then the Roo. Moved the mirrors to the '07 Expedition and now to the '17.
Once adjusted the McKesh mirrors just hook into the window channel and the strap hooks on the bottom of the door. Clean rubber pads protect the door finish and these ain't 100 point show cars anyway. Replacements are available.
These mirrors reside just inside the camper's door when not in use -- no looking around the garage or shed for them. The Equalizer draw bar resides there as well when the trailer is not in use.
I'll bet your 23B is closer to 5000 than 3500 pounds. Weight just creeps into them. I think I have a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller just sitting here. PM me if it's of use and I'll send it. You'll need the Ford cable but that's all. Built-in controller in the '17 truck makes this surplus.
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Skip the fancy mirrors and look at the McKesh strap-ons. I bought a set sixteen (16) years ago and are using them still today. Originally on my '02 Explorer pulling our Coleman Bayside popup and then the Roo. Moved the mirrors to the '07 Expedition and now to the '17.
Once adjusted the McKesh mirrors just hook into the window channel and the strap hooks on the bottom of the door. Clean rubber pads protect the door finish and these ain't 100 point show cars anyway. Replacements are available.
These mirrors reside just inside the camper's door when not in use -- no looking around the garage or shed for them. The Equalizer draw bar resides there as well when the trailer is not in use.
I'll bet your 23B is closer to 5000 than 3500 pounds. Weight just creeps into them. I think I have a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller just sitting here. PM me if it's of use and I'll send it. You'll need the Ford cable but that's all. Built-in controller in the '17 truck makes this surplus.
-- Chuck
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We have a passport 3220bh and love it we towed all over the eastern us with our old 12 navigator l just got a 17 expedition el can’t wait to go camping 
Knox GSL
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How does that rig do out west with heavy side winds?
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have not been west of Missouri but it’s good I have a equalizer wd keep the speeds safe tire pressure up never had an issue
Knox GSL
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That being a long but light weight would scare me in Nebraska during a wind storm. I used to pull refrigerated trailers along 80. A sudden gust of wind can lead to an unexpected lane change on one of those.
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Sometimes ya gotta find a safe harbor and wait out the storm on land as well as water.
Mackinac Bridge in high winds defines "scary." MI State Police periodically closes it to semi trailer and RVs and other times runs convoys of RVs in the lee of semi-trailers. The open grid bridge deck provides little traction and looking thru it to the straights is either kool or scary.
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Mackinac Bridge in high winds defines "scary." MI State Police periodically closes it to semi trailer and RVs and other times runs convoys of RVs in the lee of semi-trailers. The open grid bridge deck provides little traction and looking thru it to the straights is either kool or scary.
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High winds are always a legitimate concern. Last year we had 80 to 100 mph cross winds on the I25 between Colorado Springs and Denver and before restrictions were imposed 11 semi truck s were blown over on there side. If there are high winds it is best to stay put and wait it out. I have never towed with more than about 30 mph cross winds.
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