No tow package, what would I need to tow a pop-up?

[jstdadd]

I live in San Diego and towed a 2200 lb pop-up with it, maybe 6000 miles over the first two years I had the (2001, AWD, 3.0L) Escape. Easy to pull...but...

It ate up the brakes. Bought an F150 SuperCrew and I always haul the trailer with that now. No more brakes problems.

It is VERY hilly around San Diego.

-- Mark

[bcjim]

Originally Posted by DoctorCAD

My 2800 pound 19' bass boat has no brakes.

Next...

Then you are probably illegal in most states. Your trailer weighs ~800#, Im guessing. The add gas (at 7#/gal) and gear in your boat....

Many states are 3K limit I think for no brakes

[DoctorCAD]

SC has no inspection on trailers.

2800 pounds fully loaded, fuel and beer!

If I wasn't selling it, I would put brakes on it.

[jstdadd]

Originally Posted by bcjim

Then you are probably illegal in most states. Your trailer weighs ~800#, Im guessing. The add gas (at 7#/gal) and gear in your boat....

Many states are 3K limit I think for no brakes

Ford manual for this vehicle (AWD Escape, 2001, 6 cyl) allows a 2000 lb trailer. Again, pulls it fine, stops fine, just eats brakes.

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[barrywomble]

Hello Tcesni and Everyone,
Tcesni mentioned that all escapes have the tranny cooler and the tow package adds a engine oil cooler.
I'm thinking of buying an 2009 and the salesman and sales manager I talked to today said there is no engine oil cooler. But they were not 100% sure.
Can anyone post a picture from the service manual or any literature that identifies the engine oil cooler?

Thank You

[tcesni]

I'll do some digging, but it is possible that with the new engine and transmission the engine oil cooler is no longer needed (at least in Ford's opinion).

[02GrayPowerStroke]

In texas any think over 4500LB has to have a trailer brake

Here is a link Trailer Regulations/Laws by State/Territory

[02GrayPowerStroke]

Here is a link for towing limits and on board brake requirements.

Trailer Regulations/Laws by State/Territory