Re: can my SUV tow a 22' cabin cruiser?
You're really stretching the limits of that truck. However, for just a one shot deal, and with an understanding that you need to be careful and might do some transmission damage to your Mountaineer, I might consider it on the following conditions:<br /><br />#1, you are experienced at towing large trailers. If you haven't any experience, don't even try. But if you have towed before then: Keep speed below 55 mph all the way, keep it out of overdrive, change all fluids in your truck before the run, have your truck's brakes checked for any problems, make sure you have a full 2 inch receiver hitch, with a load leveling hitch setup, make darn sure you have good functioning trailer brakes AND the necessary electronic controllers on your truck to run them properly, you are willing to flaunt with the law (if you're over GVWR, you are illegal).<br /><br />As a side note, on a boat/trailer that old, your comment of "Trailer seems to be in good condition" is an eyebrow raiser for me. You need to go through the entire trailer before such a long run. Inspect/repack all wheel bearings, check tires carefully for any signs of rot, make sure you have a good spare, lights work properly, and make sure trailer brakes are functioning properly....without trailer brakes your Explorer will NOT be able to stop this thing within a reasonable distance.<br /><br />Another alternative: Rental truck. A full sized Uhaul or Ryder would do the job, and maybe even regular car rental places could get you a Suburban, or full size pickup, or 9 passenger van, that's equipped to pull. Or pay someone to deliver it...sorry I don't have any suggestions of who. Good luck!
