What Can I Tow?

[Slick773]

I have a 07 EB, never really towed anything, so not sure how much I can pull.

 

[FordandPolaris]

Are you looking at getting something in particular? Depending on the options you have you can tow large boats, campers, work trailers, etc. I can't remember the exact number, but I believe one of the new ones with the tow pkg is rated somewhere in the low 9k lbs for a max weight. Now that would be pushing it for sure and I would never put the truck under that much duress for long periods of time. But I would say regardless of what the truck has, anything under 7k lbs would be just fine. Just go slow, double check the hook-ups, and happy towing

 

[Stoned06]

6000 lbs without a weight dist. hitch. 8600-8900 with a WDH. However, it all depends on Tow package, 4x2 or 4x4, and whether or not it has air susp in the rear.

I was right at, or a little over 6000 lbs with the boat, and it handled it without any issues. I even had the tongue weight at 850 for the first year without knowing it. Tow package and 4x4.

 

[captain1997]

I have the same question (what can i tow)about my 2005 expedition. I had a 99 eddie bauer 4wd and I pulled my 27 ft camper with it no problem. I just traded it in on this 2005 its only a XLT. I did get the 5.4 and the tow package. I thought it was all the same but the factory hitch is mounted a little dirrerent and it only has 2 flat plugs for trailer lights my 99 had the round plug and all I had to do was plug in my brake controller and I was good. That is why I am wondering if this 2005 really has the tow package. And is there anywhere out there i can get a adapter to plug into the flat plug to turn it into the round plug without having to cut and splice wires? I have to do more investagating.

 

[white7wolf]

I think I ran into a similar thing with trailer lights on my dodge. Some trucks come wired for four flat systems (you said you have two though? I'm not sure if there is a 2 flat...?). Anyways, some come wired for 7 round I don't know why they do this. However, there is some good news! They make adapters, here's one from autozone:
Reese/7 way round blade connector (74184) | | AutoZone.com

Good luck and I hope that works for you.

 

[Stoned06]

I have the same question (what can i tow)about my 2005 expedition. I had a 99 eddie bauer 4wd and I pulled my 27 ft camper with it no problem. I just traded it in on this 2005 its only a XLT. I did get the 5.4 and the tow package. I thought it was all the same but the factory hitch is mounted a little dirrerent and it only has 2 flat plugs for trailer lights my 99 had the round plug and all I had to do was plug in my brake controller and I was good. That is why I am wondering if this 2005 really has the tow package. And is there anywhere out there i can get a adapter to plug into the flat plug to turn it into the round plug without having to cut and splice wires? I have to do more investagating.

Sounds like you may not have the tow package, but do have a factory hitch. You could order the hitch without the tow pkg, but you would not get the 7 pin connector or HD tranny cooler.

 

[BEAR5oh]

I'm kinda in the same boat. We're looking at Toy Haulers to tow with our 2010 Limited 4x4. We've been looking at ones between 23' long to maybe 27'. Was wondering what the towing capacity on this is so I have a good idea of what size we can go up to. I've also seen some 29' and 30' ones that I like too. I'd also love to know if the RV dealer(s) are full of shit or not when they tell me I have to have a different kind of tow package installed in place of the factory installed that also has the round multi-pin connector. I thought I counted 10 pins and not 7 but I'm probably wrong. I know my Expy has the sway control and the RSC and the rear load leveling airbag suspension so I'm just curious if I'm really gonna have to pay for them to install a trailer braking device and the aftermarket tow package/hitch.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanx.

B.

 

[bedrck46]

read your owners manual If you don't have one go to owner.ford.com and download a copy
Also go to ford etis and enter your vin number it will give you information as to what all was on the expy when built

Your connector may be a 7 pin and a 4 pin connector all in one mounting unit see attached pic some places call that a multi tow connector

 

[daoud elmassri]

Ok guys UHaul has the adapters just plug and play .

 

[toms89]

Somehow I bet its beyond its rated towing capacity......

 

[AlbertaOilPatch]

^^^^ If they can tow a space shuttle with a Toyota Tundra, anything is possible... LOL

 

[AlbertaOilPatch]

read your owners manual If you don't have one go to owner.ford.com and download a copy
Also go to ford etis and enter your vin number it will give you information as to what all was on the expy when built /QUOTE]

^^^^ X2, they may be thinking you need to upgrade your factory hitch to pull more than 5000 lbs. I would investigate what your hitch is good for before spending $$$ on an upgrade though.

 

[2012max]

We tow a rockwood 8311ss with our 2012 limited max. Trailer 7000 dry 7700 wet with a hitch weight of 800 loaded ready to go.

 

[BEAR5oh]

The search and possible aquisition of a tow hauler/trailer is getting closer. I can't wait to have one to haul everything out to remote spots or to my series RC car races so I can stop paying money on hotels and such.

B.

 

[2005Expedition]

how do you know if you have towing packet ? or HD towing packet ? do they offer this on 05 XLT 2wd model ?

 

[kcallis]

I have never towed anything in my life, but now have an idea to get a trailer for my move from Maine to California. I have my eye on a 35' Royal Diamond. Although I am waiting to hear from the owner, I believe that the weight is about 5500lbs. I am driving a 99' Expedition (Eddie Bauer 5.4l) fortunately with only 120K in mileage and a replaced tranny with 75K. I am considering removing my air shock for struts because there seems to be issue with the air bag (the compressor seems to constantly run).

Based on what I read above, it would seem that the trailer is towable. My question is what do I need to add to make the work properly. I have seen weight distributed hitches(?). What else do I have to look at purchasing to make moving 35' easier?

 

[Mediamonkey11]

If you've never towed anything, then my first suggestion is to not tow something that big. But, likely you'll try, so read on ;-)

If the trailer does only weigh 5500lbs dry, then technically it is under the recommended weight limits. That said, a 35ft trailer on a 1/2 ton chassis will be white knuckle regardless of what you do to mitigate the fact that it's pretty much a sail!

Weight distribution hitch, really good sway control, trailer brake controller, aux transmission cooler, transmission temp gauge, and a properly loaded trailer will make it doable.

Also, especially if you're having difficulties already, I would first do the coil spring conversion, it's cheap and easy and I love mine.

 

[Bedrck47]

I have never towed anything in my life, but now have an idea to get a trailer for my move from Maine to California. I have my eye on a 35' Royal Diamond. Although

That is a lot of length for a expedition and a long distance to travel, being you never towed before

Strongly recommend that you follow mediamonkeyII suggestion and also consider using duel sway control The last thing you need is to be caught off guard when a big truck come past you. Just keep your distance from them when they pass.

 

[BIG GREEN FORD]

I tow my 32 foot continental 8*** something pounds, 350 miles one way with no proplom

 

[Mediamonkey11]

I tow my 32 foot continental 8*** something pounds, 350 miles one way with no proplom

Dude, seriously?

He said he's never towed anything. The input he's receiving is based mainly on his inexperience, not whether the truck can handle it.

Please stop spewing bad advice.