Car trailer on a 97 ex

For told is for warned-new guy here
sorry if this seems stupid but..

I have to transport a 97 crown vic (approx 3800 lbs) 140 miles. Planned on using an open car trailer (probably 1000 lbs) for a total of 4800.

Have axcess to a 97 explorer- 4.0 ohv, 4x4, 4 door with 3.73's. 140,000 miles, runs good. max tow 5600

Planned on getting a explorer reciever hitch from jy (the in bumper probably won't cut it) turn od off, load the trailer well, taking my time ect...

Any reason why this wouldn't work? Thanks

 

[MountaineerGreen]

I'd say that you'd be fine. Braking distance will increase dramatically, keep plenty if distance.

 

[delexploder]

I've done worse, sounds like a white knuckle day lol, braking will be sketchy and that poor trucks tongue is gonna be hangin out but its do able

 

[TbirdJoe]

Thoughts on engine braking? Probably try to keep tach under 3000 while slowing down (no 3 to 1 downshift, 3 to 2, 2 then 1)...

 

[MountaineerGreen]

I don't know if I would do that extreme of engine braking. You might could shift into third going downhill but I don't think I would pull it down in the 2nd and 1stunless it was a really steep hill with sharp curves.

 

[thebrakeman]

Do not do this unless you have functioning trailer brakes. Find a car-hauler trailer with surge brakes, and make sure they test them in front of you to be sure they are functioning. My dad did this years ago and had a swaying mess on his hands because the trailer started pushing him down a long grade, and he couldn't slow the rig. turned out the surge brake system was completely shot. Lucky to still be alive.