what is the hitch weight

[bombo]

I have a 01 ex st V6 4.0L 4x4 AutoMat with an axle code of 42.

What is the hitch weight of this Veh.?
How do I check what the hitch weight for towing is?

I'm confuse with all of this stuff.

Why would it mater if the weight of what I'm towing is lower then my allowed weight?


thanks

 

[Jesus owns a exp]

Hey,
axle code 42 means you have an axle ratio of 4.10. This, along with the fact it's a 4x4 V6 explorer, means you can pull a trailer(along with cargo on the trailer) that has a total weight from 0 lbs. all the way up to 5,740 lbs. There is no minimum weight for pulling a trailer so that wont affect your explorer (But obviously if you pull a heavy load frequently that will wear out any truck much faster than frequent light loads).
What hitch are you planning on using to tow a trailer (the factory bumper ball hitch mount or a tow hitch mounted to the frame under the bumper)? Because this will limit how much you can tow no matter what vehicle you use.

 

[Jesus owns a exp]

ooohhh I feel stupid some how overlooked that youve got a sport trac nvrmind hahaha

 

[bombo]

here is the weight of the TT we are looking at

Hey,
axle code 42 means you have an axle ratio of 4.10. This, along with the fact it's a 4x4 V6 explorer, means you can pull a trailer(along with cargo on the trailer) that has a total weight from 0 lbs. all the way up to 5,740 lbs. There is no minimum weight for pulling a trailer so that wont affect your explorer (But obviously if you pull a heavy load frequently that will wear out any truck much faster than frequent light loads).
What hitch are you planning on using to tow a trailer (the factory bumper ball hitch mount or a tow hitch mounted to the frame under the bumper)? Because this will limit how much you can tow no matter what vehicle you use.

Its a Gulf Stream 09' / 24 ft long has a dry weight of 3625 and the
hitch weight of 430.

I'm waiting for my class 3 hitch to get here. Also coming is wiring to change from 4 to 7 plug, also a sway control
your the only reply so far

thanks for the help

 

[429CJ-3X2]

According to the 2002 Suv Source Book (dealer sales tool) the maximum trailer weight for 4x4 automatic is 5040 lbs. That would be trailer plus contents. The bumper hitch is rated at 3500 lbs. Anything more requires an aftermarket receiver hitch like you're getting.

You might get more responses in the tow rig forum. There have been numerous questions similar to yours in that section. Most concern Explorers, but the info is similar.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=134

 

[Jesus owns a exp]

According to the 2002 Suv Source Book (dealer sales tool) the maximum trailer weight for 4x4 automatic is 5040 lbs. That would be trailer plus contents. The bumper hitch is rated at 3500 lbs. Anything more requires an aftermarket receiver hitch like you're getting.

You might get more responses in the tow rig forum. There have been numerous questions similar to yours in that section. Most concern Explorers, but the info is similar.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=134

Ah you beat me to it.... but yeah he's right, Your truck will handle the weight fine. The only thing I would add is that ford recommends you use a weight distribution hitch if your pulling anything over 3500 pounds because a trailer any bigger then that would weigh down the back of your truck even if your tongue weight(or hitch weight) is set properly(the general rule for tongue weight is it should put a load of around 10 percent of the weight of your trailer, and its cargo, on to the hitch). You said you ordered a sway control for the trailer. Some sway control kits are actually weight distribution hitches with sway control built in. I would research that to see wether or not you need a weight distribution hitch.

 

[429CJ-3X2]

Your trailer is well under the max limit of your truck, but that's empty, before you load the trailer. By the time you get everthing you need to take in the trailer you could be close to the 5000 lb max.

I asked questions in the spring before I bought a 6x12 enclosed trailer to haul and store an ATV I use on the church ballfield I maintain. In my case I knew I would be way under the rated limits of the truck, but I wanted to know what size trailer the truck could safely and comfortably handle. Factory ratings are one thing, real world experience is sometimes something else. That's why I suggest the tow rig section. You'll find answers to a lot of your questions there. Look in the "Trailers-let's see them!" thread. You'll see what guys are pulling with their Explorers and Sport Tracs.

Most of my towing of my 6x12 is around town with a total trailer weight of 2300-2400 lbs. The only time I've had it out on the highway was when I made the 125 mile trip (250 miles round trip) to get the ATV. The trailer was empty going down into a light, but noticable head/cross wind. I had the overdrive off most of the time. I had a 15-20 mph tailwind coming back with the trailer weighing about 2000 lbs with the ATV in it. I stayed in overdrive most of the time coming back. My ST has 3.73 gears.

Your trailer should be under your Sport Trac's rating, but will it be safe and comfortable? Different question. And how often and how far is another consideration.

But hey, my grandparents pulled a trailer the size of yours with a '69 Buick Skylark from Iowa to Texas and back when I was a teenager. I was glad they never asked me to ride with them.

 

[05dakotatrac]

ok there are a few things to look into on this situation. how much payload in your bed, how much extra weight in the trailer (bikes, dishes, food, etc.) at that much dry weight i highly recommend a weight distributing hitch with sway control. i hauled 3690Lbs. of weight and the parachute effect and lack of weight distribution scared the daylights out of me.

also in terms of truck upgrades i recommend an additional trans cooler and a trans temp guage. the weight i pulled had me running around 190* F the whole trip in 80*F out door temps.

 

[94EddieBauer4X4]

Found this article, thought it would help:
http://www.hitchanything.com/buying-a-trailer-hitch-guide.html

 

[94EddieBauer4X4]

Also, if you are looking for a weight distribution system, you may want to check out this article:
http://www.hitchanything.com/Weight-Distribution-hitch-guide.html