nadav001
28.05.2021 12:52:40
My Explorer has a factory installed hitch but I am not sure its the tow package that is rated at 5000 pounds. The dealer who sold it to me used has been useless with info. They sold it with an adver. here
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My Explorer has a factory installed hitch but I am not sure its the tow package that is rated at 5000 pounds. The dealer who sold it to me used has been useless with info. They sold it with an adver. here
"The dealer who sold it to me used has been useless with info". OMG, so true. i'm going thru the exact same issue right now since i'm in the market for an explorer to tow. DEALERS: this message is for you. "KNOW YOUR PRODUCT". BE COMPETENT! DON'T BE LAZY AND EDUCATE YOURSELF SO THAT YOU CAN BETTER HELP CONSUMERS. IT'S NOT THAT DIFFICULT here
GuruJS4KJ answered about a year ago here
My Explorer has a factory installed hitch but I am not sure its the tow package that is rated at 5000 pounds. The dealer who sold it to me used has been useless with info. They sold it with an advertised 'tow package'.
Page 264 of the 1st printing owners manual lists either a 2000# rating or a 5000# rating depending on the GCWR rating which you can find on the drivers door jamb. Note that for the maximum load, Ford recommends a weight distributing hitch.
From small teardrops to spacious pop-ups to convenient travel trailers featuring all the comforts of home, it’s impressive the campers you can pull with your Ford Explorer.
A little SUV towing FYI: If you’re wondering what SUV has the highest towing capacity, it’s the 2021 GMC Yukon 3.0-liter Duramax that can pull 9,600 pounds.
Overall, it’s best always to have good alignment between your Explorer and camper for good handling and reduce undue wear.
You can add a leaf spring to the vehicle’s rear to eliminate uneven balance while towing.
Some good options of bowriders that would fit within the towing limit include: here
The first order of business is to know just how much weight your Ford Explorer can handle. There are three powertrains available for the Ford Explorer and each has its own towing capacity. So, it’s important to know which one you have. It should also be noted that the Class III trailer tow package increases the engine capability.
Because of the large size of pontoon boats, you may be surprised to know that there are a few options that could easily be towed with your Ford Explorer. You will just need to take the size into consideration while towing. Because they can be bulky, you will need to drive slower and exercise caution when taking corners. here
Or, if you just want to go day cruising, they normally can seat four to 10 people. So, many use it as a family boat. However, there are no rules about what you can use it for, so if fishing is more to your liking, you could certainly do that. more
But, if you are willing to do that, a pontoon boat is another good option for a family and/or friend day on the water. Skiing, waterboarding, and tubing are all options. They are also equipped with a ladder on the side that makes getting in and out of the water easy. here
For me, having a towing package is essential as I don’t want to add strain and stress onto my Ford F-150. more
Well I guess that all depends on how good you are at upgrading your truck and the experience or tools you have at your disposal. more
In most cases, a factory-installed towing package will include a hitch platform, engine and transmission cooling, trailer towing wiring harness, and a strong frame for mounting the hitch. Manufacturers can also add rear-end gearing, upgraded alternator and battery, and towing circuitry for the trailer lights. You also might have the standard brakes, shocks, and struts upgraded to cope with the added stress of towing.
However, there are some brands that are still much better and can handle higher weight loads such as Draw-Tite, Reese, and Curt. [links]
But I’d bet that the lesser 365-hp, 3.0-liter engine (380 pounds-feet of torque) available in the Explorer Platinum would be nearly as capable as the one in the ST. Heck, even if it’s only 75% as capable as the ST’s motor, it would still probably be more than adequate to lug around a heavy camper. [links]
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The specs on our loaned Airstream match up well with what the Explorer is rated to haul. The weight of the camper is 4,200 pounds with two 12-volt lead-acid batteries, a full load of propane gas and a tongue weight of 525 pounds. The tongue weight is the downward load the trailer puts on the hitch, and it’s an important number to know when towing so that you don’t overtax your towing vehicle. The Explorer ST has a maximum hitch weight rating of 560 pounds, so we were still good. If you were to fill up the Caravel’s three liquid holding tanks (fresh water, gray water from your shower and sinks, and black water from the toilet), you’d fill up 70 gallons of capacity, which works out to about 583 pounds of liquid. Add in our luggage, food, pots and pans, and other sundries, and the Airstream was easily at 5,000 pounds at some time during our trip, below the Explorer ST’s 5,600 pound limit, but just. The gross combined vehicle weight rating for an Explorer ST is 10,600 pounds, and if we total up the weight of the Explorer (4,701 pounds), passengers (550 pounds), gear (100 pounds) and loaded-up trailer (5,000 pounds maximum), we came in just under the rating at 10,351 pounds in total. here