gsw56
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- September 2, 2001
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- City, State
- Mexico, Missouri
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 Limited
I have a 2001 Limited with the 5.0L V-8, AWD, 3.73 axle, and a factory tow package (the tow package includes a transmission cooler). I am shopping for a travel trailer and I am being told lots of different stories about what I can safely tow by the trailer salesmen. Some are saying that because of the Explorer's short wheelbase I can only tow a 19 or 20 foot trailer because there will be so much waggle in the trailer and because it will want to push the Explorer around corners. Other salesmen say that the length is not important as long as I stay under my maximum tow weight (which is 6620 lbs.). Who do I believe? The trailer I want has a GVW of 4934 lbs. fully equipped and is 25 ft. long including the hitch. I would use a hitch assembly with sway-control and the trailer has electric brakes. I would sure appreciate hearing from anyone who has had experience with a situation like this or has pulled a travel trailer around 25 ft. in length.