Towing Capacity
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Towing Capacity
What is the towing capacity of these excursions? It's a 4x4 with the v10 and 4.30 gears. I am buying a tandem axle 14k gvwr trailer next week and am curious if you guys think I can handle this fully loaded. I don't see why not - just asking I guess.
I plan to take this trailer next week to move some machinery about 700 miles each way. I can load it all the way if I so desire. I do have a weight distributing setup.
I plan to take this trailer next week to move some machinery about 700 miles each way. I can load it all the way if I so desire. I do have a weight distributing setup.
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What is the towing capacity of these excursions? It's a 4x4 with the v10 and 4.30 gears. I am buying a tandem axle 14k gvwr trailer next week and am curious if you guys think I can handle this fully loaded. I don't see why not - just asking I guess.
I plan to take this trailer next week to move some machinery about 700 miles each way. I can load it all the way if I so desire. I do have a weight distributing setup.
I plan to take this trailer next week to move some machinery about 700 miles each way. I can load it all the way if I so desire. I do have a weight distributing setup.
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The towing capacity of your excursion is around 9500 +/-.
Accurate info should be available on line or at your dealers.
PLEASE, DO NOT OVER LOAD.
While you may have the power to pull the load, remember it must be stopped and controlled at highway speeds.
Have towed well over 300,000 miles with TTs ranging from 7000 to 10,000. All with Ford trucks of course, and always within the manufaturers tow ratings. (No accidents thus far...knock, knock on wood)
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The towing capacity of your excursion is around 9500 +/-.
Accurate info should be available on line or at your dealers.
PLEASE, DO NOT OVER LOAD.
While you may have the power to pull the load, remember it must be stopped and controlled at highway speeds.
Have towed well over 300,000 miles with loads ranging from 7000 to 11000. All with Ford trucks of course, and always within the manufaturers tow ratings. (No accidents thus far...knock, knock on wood)
Accurate info should be available on line or at your dealers.
PLEASE, DO NOT OVER LOAD.
While you may have the power to pull the load, remember it must be stopped and controlled at highway speeds.
Have towed well over 300,000 miles with loads ranging from 7000 to 11000. All with Ford trucks of course, and always within the manufaturers tow ratings. (No accidents thus far...knock, knock on wood)
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I have a v10.
I don't want to overload it either - that's why I'm asking!!
So can anyone tell me definitively what the rating is? It's not a big problem - the trailer weighs 3600 lbs and the parts I HAVE to take are about 5000. So the rest can wait. I just wanted to see what I could put on there.
I don't want to overload it either - that's why I'm asking!!
So can anyone tell me definitively what the rating is? It's not a big problem - the trailer weighs 3600 lbs and the parts I HAVE to take are about 5000. So the rest can wait. I just wanted to see what I could put on there.
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At some point in model year 2002, the receiver capacity increased due to larger attachment bolts being used. See this thread for details: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/90...-hardware.html
Here is a link to some trailer towing guides with capacities: Trailer Life Magazine: Follow the Road to Adventure
Double check the label on your receiver to verify what you have.
You didn't say which year your Ex is, but here are the specs for my 2003 4.30 V-10:
Hitch alone:
500 lbs, max tongue weight
5,000 max trailer weight
Over 5,000 lbs. requires a weight distributing hitch.
Weight Distributing Hitch installed:
1,250 lbs. max tongue weight
11,000 lbs. max trailer weight (Even though my receiver says 12,500 lbs., the owners guide says 11,000. This is due to a vehicle limitation either in the drivetrain, axles, suspension, frame, etc., and not the receiver itself.)
Good luck and stay safe,
Stew
Here is a link to some trailer towing guides with capacities: Trailer Life Magazine: Follow the Road to Adventure
Double check the label on your receiver to verify what you have.
You didn't say which year your Ex is, but here are the specs for my 2003 4.30 V-10:
Hitch alone:
500 lbs, max tongue weight
5,000 max trailer weight
Over 5,000 lbs. requires a weight distributing hitch.
Weight Distributing Hitch installed:
1,250 lbs. max tongue weight
11,000 lbs. max trailer weight (Even though my receiver says 12,500 lbs., the owners guide says 11,000. This is due to a vehicle limitation either in the drivetrain, axles, suspension, frame, etc., and not the receiver itself.)
Good luck and stay safe,
Stew
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At some point in model year 2002, the receiver capacity increased due to larger attachment bolts being used. See this thread for details: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/90...-hardware.html
Here is a link to some trailer towing guides with capacities: Trailer Life Magazine: Follow the Road to Adventure
Double check the label on your receiver to verify what you have.
You didn't say which year your Ex is, but here are the specs for my 2003 4.30 V-10:
Hitch alone:
500 lbs, max tongue weight
5,000 max trailer weight
Over 5,000 lbs. requires a weight distributing hitch.
Weight Distributing Hitch installed:
1,250 lbs. max tongue weight
11,000 lbs. max trailer weight (Even though my receiver says 12,500 lbs., the owners guide says 11,000. This is due to a vehicle limitation either in the drivetrain, axles, suspension, frame, etc., and not the receiver itself.)
Good luck and stay safe,
Stew
Here is a link to some trailer towing guides with capacities: Trailer Life Magazine: Follow the Road to Adventure
Double check the label on your receiver to verify what you have.
You didn't say which year your Ex is, but here are the specs for my 2003 4.30 V-10:
Hitch alone:
500 lbs, max tongue weight
5,000 max trailer weight
Over 5,000 lbs. requires a weight distributing hitch.
Weight Distributing Hitch installed:
1,250 lbs. max tongue weight
11,000 lbs. max trailer weight (Even though my receiver says 12,500 lbs., the owners guide says 11,000. This is due to a vehicle limitation either in the drivetrain, axles, suspension, frame, etc., and not the receiver itself.)
Good luck and stay safe,
Stew
Overloading the tow vehicle will void warranties and vehicle insurances.
Good luck and drive carefully.
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