I'm at a loss for words...

[graewulf]

RE: XJ parts wanted!

I dont know much about towing, but does anyone else think that a 28ft, 3000 pound camper is a bit much for a Ford Explorer???

Nope.. I had a Mazda B400 extended cab pickup with the 4 liter v6, it is the same chasis and drivetrain as the explorer. I towed cars behind it with no problem at all. I had 4000+ pounds behind me. And the longer the trailer the easier it is to tow - it actually increases the stability of the load. Also, those trailers have surge brake systems or electric, so braking is no big issue either.

 

[graewulf]

I doubt that if he got into this situation it would have held.

http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/S...SJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779188989

I've got news for you.. even if he had the pin in it that hitch would not have held.. it is a class II hitch - 2000lb load rating. The hitch would give way under that kind of load.

 

[Sully]

Ha Ha! He forgot the duct tape

I was thinking the exact same thing

Hey me too!

 

[mingez]

Re: RE: Re: RE: Warning NOT for those that don

i hope he at least remembered to fill the blinker fluid reservoir on the trailer so people know which way to swerve :roll:

Careful!! I accually have blinker fluid!

Don't forget to check your muffler bearing.

 

[Green97TJ]

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Warning NOT for those that don

Green97TJ wrote:
I dont know much about towing, but does anyone else think that a 28ft, 3000 pound camper is a bit much for a Ford Explorer???


Nope.. I had a Mazda B400 extended cab pickup with the 4 liter v6, it is the same chasis and drivetrain as the explorer. I towed cars behind it with no problem at all. I had 4000+ pounds behind me. And the longer the trailer the easier it is to tow - it actually increases the stability of the load. Also, those trailers have surge brake systems or electric, so braking is no big issue either.

Works for me Like I said, I dont know a whole lot about towing. Or Ford Explorers for that matter

 

[ROade]

Twisted has it right.
Duct Tape rulz !
HA!