boss429kiwi
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- 2002 Explorer V8 LTD
Hi (from New Zealand)
I own a 2002 V8 explorer limited and I have plans towing my enclosed car trailer and expensive payload to a car show (approx 300 mile each way).
The total load will be approx 3300kg (7300lb) including passangers etc.
I have electric brakes, 3500kg (7700lb) factory Ford tow hitch and 3.73 gears. I may be able to get my hands on a set of load levelers also. I will also be taking it to Ford to see what trans cooler I have and get their opinion on cooling.
So theoretically I have met Fords recommendations, but some people look at me side ways when I tell them what I am doing.
What are your thoughts. Has anyone here towed a similar weight. Any recommendations?
Cheers
Gary
I own a 2002 V8 explorer limited and I have plans towing my enclosed car trailer and expensive payload to a car show (approx 300 mile each way).
The total load will be approx 3300kg (7300lb) including passangers etc.
I have electric brakes, 3500kg (7700lb) factory Ford tow hitch and 3.73 gears. I may be able to get my hands on a set of load levelers also. I will also be taking it to Ford to see what trans cooler I have and get their opinion on cooling.
So theoretically I have met Fords recommendations, but some people look at me side ways when I tell them what I am doing.
What are your thoughts. Has anyone here towed a similar weight. Any recommendations?
Cheers
Gary