What do you tow with your Explorer?

JETZ · 06-26-2012, 01:47 AM

Thanks Jeff, just picked her up at the US./Canada border (bottom pic).

Sorry don't recognize your boat. What have you got hangin on the back?

Frank

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Originally Posted by flamebowi

Beautiful Allsion Jetz,

Here is one of my previously owned boats which I have towed with my explorer.

Jeff

flamebowi · 06-26-2012, 07:22 AM

Its a 22 foot talon, tunnel hull with a centre pod. It has a 300x for power with a sportmaster gearcase. It went 102mph with that power, much slower than my old stv unfortunately, but great in rougher water.

JETZ · 06-26-2012, 11:08 PM

Nice! Post up some more of that rocket!

aarmchair · 06-27-2012, 01:06 PM

Our new to us 2008 Starcraft Antigua hybrid trailer. Just towed it 100KM (60 miles) home today with nary a problem. had to go over 2 large skyways in some fairly strong winds and the SUV and trailer trackked perfectly.
It is hard on gas, but no worse then I expected

trailer nose is sitting a little high, but that will come down when we get some stuff in the trailer

Looking forward to first weekend out with it this Canada Day.

brent.l · 07-02-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JETZ

Nice Allison! What will she run?

deewan · 07-04-2012, 09:02 PM

Might not be as exciting or as big as what others tow, but it helps me support my golfing addiction.

Javelin62 · 07-15-2012, 02:44 PM

The EX pulling my 95 Javelin.

JETZ · 07-15-2012, 10:19 PM

Thanks, on good water should see 105 plus.

Frank

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Originally Posted by brent.l

Nice Allison! What will she run?

Spengracin · 07-16-2012, 11:13 PM

Nice tows guys.

*msmccargar* · 07-17-2012, 08:55 AM

Just got my EX and will post pics when I pull the boat to the Columbia River. Is a requirement or guideline regarding amount of mileage on my EX prior to towing?

Javelin62 · 07-18-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by msmccargar

Just got my EX and will post pics when I pull the boat to the Columbia River. Is a requirement or guideline regarding amount of mileage on my EX prior to towing?

Ford recommends 1000 mile before any serious towing. I had about 300 on mine on the first tow, it was a short distance. If i was pulling more weight or went a long distance i would try to break the motor in more.

flamebowi · 07-18-2012, 10:07 AM

Here is another one behind my explorer

CDN_Explorer · 07-19-2012, 08:35 AM

spitfisher · 07-22-2012, 06:40 PM

This is what I tow,a 19 foot Keywest center console.

VinceL · 07-22-2012, 07:31 PM

^ Now THAT is what an Explorer was born to do

NEWPORTNJ · 07-22-2012, 07:38 PM

With all honesty i tow my mother every sunday to the gym, since feb,20,2011

Helicopter · 07-22-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfisher

This is what I tow,a 19 foot Keywest center console.

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Originally Posted by VinceL

^ Now THAT is what an Explorer was born to do

Nice Rig!

Spengracin · 07-23-2012, 07:53 AM

Very nice, see they are really made to tow boats and other smaller items just maybe not TT very well?

*msmccargar* · 07-23-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by spitfisher

This is what I tow,a 19 foot Keywest center console.

Spitfisher,

What does your boat weight? How well does it tow?

CDN_Explorer · 07-23-2012, 09:29 AM

I find my Explorer tows my boat really well, I can easily do a 110km/h on the highway and barely notice that I'm towing anything. My boat weighs just about 2000lbs. The rating on our vehicles is to tow up to 5000lbs.

07-04-2012, 09:02 PM	#66
deewan Wannabe Elite Explorer Cedar Rapids, IA 2012 Explorer Limited Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 179 Vehicle Specs	Might not be as exciting or as big as what others tow, but it helps me support my golfing addiction. __________________ I always use a little chewing gum on these rides. It filters out the pollutants. Of course you've got some good grillwork there to keep out the ozone. I gotta get this thing up to 95, uh, check out the fluorocarbon output.

07-16-2012, 11:13 PM	#69
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Nice tows guys. __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

07-17-2012, 08:55 AM	#70
msmccargar Elite Explorer Benton City, WA 2013 Limited AWD Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	Just got my EX and will post pics when I pull the boat to the Columbia River. Is a requirement or guideline regarding amount of mileage on my EX prior to towing? __________________ 2013 Limited AWD. Sterling Gray Metallic Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, black interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, mud guards.

07-19-2012, 08:35 AM	#73
CDN_Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer New Brunswick, Canada 2011 Ford Explorer LTD Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 192 Vehicle Specs	__________________ 2011 LTD, KMC Rims, Nerf Bars, LED Swap, Shark Fin Antenna, OEM DVD headrests, Nickname - The Stealthbomber

07-22-2012, 06:40 PM	#74
spitfisher Wannabe Elite Explorer New England 2011 Explorer xlt Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 283 Vehicle Specs	This is what I tow,a 19 foot Keywest center console. __________________ 2011 Explorer XLT Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, Rapid spec 202a package, tan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof, Husky mats throughout & Thule 2100. Built June 23rd

06-26-2012, 07:22 AM	#62
flamebowi Wannabe Elite Explorer Ontario 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	Its a 22 foot talon, tunnel hull with a centre pod. It has a 300x for power with a sportmaster gearcase. It went 102mph with that power, much slower than my old stv unfortunately, but great in rougher water.

06-26-2012, 11:08 PM	#63
JETZ Wannabe Elite Explorer 2012 Explorer Limited Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 207 Vehicle Specs	Nice! Post up some more of that rocket!

06-27-2012, 01:06 PM	#64
aarmchair Wannabe Elite Explorer toronto, ontario canada 2011 xlt, FWD,ltr,tow,nav Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 46 Vehicle Specs	Our new to us 2008 Starcraft Antigua hybrid trailer. Just towed it 100KM (60 miles) home today with nary a problem. had to go over 2 large skyways in some fairly strong winds and the SUV and trailer trackked perfectly. It is hard on gas, but no worse then I expected trailer nose is sitting a little high, but that will come down when we get some stuff in the trailer Looking forward to first weekend out with it this Canada Day.

07-15-2012, 02:44 PM	#67
Javelin62 Wannabe Elite Explorer RI 2013 Ford Explorer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 30 Vehicle Specs	The EX pulling my 95 Javelin.

07-18-2012, 10:07 AM	#72
flamebowi Wannabe Elite Explorer Ontario 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	Here is another one behind my explorer

07-22-2012, 07:31 PM	#75
VinceL Wannabe Elite Explorer Spring, TX 2013 Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,167 Vehicle Specs	^ Now THAT is what an Explorer was born to do __________________ We just bought American! She got the 2013 Ex Meet the Gray Ghost HERE Check out the Gray Ghost on Fuelly.com Average Mileage: 21.3 Best Tank: 26.5

07-22-2012, 07:38 PM	#76
NEWPORTNJ Wannabe Elite Explorer JERSEY CITY 2O11 LTD GOLDEN BRONZE Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 449 Vehicle Specs	With all honesty i tow my mother every sunday to the gym, since feb,20,2011

07-23-2012, 07:53 AM	#78
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Very nice, see they are really made to tow boats and other smaller items just maybe not TT very well? __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

07-23-2012, 09:29 AM	#80
CDN_Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer New Brunswick, Canada 2011 Ford Explorer LTD Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 192 Vehicle Specs	I find my Explorer tows my boat really well, I can easily do a 110km/h on the highway and barely notice that I'm towing anything. My boat weighs just about 2000lbs. The rating on our vehicles is to tow up to 5000lbs. __________________ 2011 LTD, KMC Rims, Nerf Bars, LED Swap, Shark Fin Antenna, OEM DVD headrests, Nickname - The Stealthbomber