Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

[Rampart104]

Help.....This thursday I pick up my 23 ft Seaswirl, walk around. Boat and trailer, 5,000lbs.max. I need to bring it to northern mich, where it will be kept at my cabin, this is a one time trip, from that point it will be three miles to the boatlaunch. My concern is the 350 miles up north, it is a two wheel drive Explorer with heavy duty trans cooler. Am I crazy or will this Ford do the job........???

 

[jtexas]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

Trailer has brakes, right? Is it within the maximum towing capacity per your Explorer owner's manual? If so it'll do it.

 

[Rampart104]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

Yes trailer has breaks,pushing the limit on the tow rating.capacity....

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

Stay out of overdrive! Drive carefully and it will be an OK trip but you are at the limit.

 

[GCervak]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

You shouldn't have a problem. My boat is a little smaller (4100 lbs), but my '98 V6 SOHC Explorer has no problem. We've made a few trips from northern Indiana to the Charlevoix area without a problem. You might run into a few more hills if you are going to the UP, but you should be okay. Check you hubs and breaks before you go.

 

[DJ]

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Also, check your tire pressures. I don't mean an eyeball and a kick.<br /><br />Check them with a guage and set them to the max pressure listed on the sidewall-COLD.

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

Should do fine, don't use your OD.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

You probably know this already, but someone should say it anyway, just to be thorough: we're assuming your truck is in good mechanical condition, brakes, suspension, front end, the engine hasn't been running hot, proper frame-mounted hitch, etc. Also check the condition of the trailer hubs & brakes. Don't forget the safety chains!<br /><br />congrats on the new boat, is it your first?

 

[Northern Eclipse]

Re: Question for Ford Explorer Towers!!

My 98 4wd Explorer tows my 4800 lb load just fine, just keep her out of o/d