towing with a navigter
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09-01-2007, 08:00 PM
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towing with a navigter
anyone ever tow with a lincoln navigater ? i have a 1999 85000 miles a 5.4 it has air bags on the rear , it came with a towing package...but i worrie about the air bags,,i am going to be towing a 30 ft. travel trailer the weight is about 7500 lbs...any thoughts on this ? thanks for any help or ideas bruce
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Bruce -
Your best bet is to have that 30' TT weighed when it's loaded up with water, propane, clothes, food, pots/pans and anything else you're gonna take along; that way you'll know exactly what you're dealing with.
If the rear air bags are from the factory, they'll help keep the TT level automatically; if they're aftermarket you'll have to inflate them accordingly. Either way, the bags are a plus.
Steve
Your best bet is to have that 30' TT weighed when it's loaded up with water, propane, clothes, food, pots/pans and anything else you're gonna take along; that way you'll know exactly what you're dealing with.
If the rear air bags are from the factory, they'll help keep the TT level automatically; if they're aftermarket you'll have to inflate them accordingly. Either way, the bags are a plus.
Steve
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09-06-2007, 01:11 PM
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Hello all;
Several things to keep in mind in this situation is the loaded weight of the trailer vs the max capacity of the vehicle, and how far and often you are towing. The Navigatior is a capable tow vehicle, but if you are right on top of the max weight and you plan on towing long distances regularly, you might have an issue. If you are just running down the road a few miles a few times a year (also assuming you are not in steep mountains), you can get away with running the vehicle on the max rating.
Several things to keep in mind in this situation is the loaded weight of the trailer vs the max capacity of the vehicle, and how far and often you are towing. The Navigatior is a capable tow vehicle, but if you are right on top of the max weight and you plan on towing long distances regularly, you might have an issue. If you are just running down the road a few miles a few times a year (also assuming you are not in steep mountains), you can get away with running the vehicle on the max rating.