Hello I hope this subject is not too wore out. I have a 260 hp 5.4 v8 Ford Expedition
it is rated to tow 8950 and under I am in Louisiana and most of my travel will be in the flat south and just a tad of hill maybe once a year. I am going to put either air bags or air shcoks on the rear as well as a equalizer hitch with anti sway. It is pretty much just going to be my and my wife towing this travel trailer. The question is how far back should I be behind the 8950 max wgt I realize that I have to facter in water and personel belonging maybe a 1000 lbs so far my expedition to last and not wear out should I buy a trailer in the 5800lb range 6800 lb range or would I be ok with a 7400lb range I would prefer the heavier ones but I don't want to have to buy a new vehicle in 6 months.
Thanks
Butch
it is rated to tow 8950 and under I am in Louisiana and most of my travel will be in the flat south and just a tad of hill maybe once a year. I am going to put either air bags or air shcoks on the rear as well as a equalizer hitch with anti sway. It is pretty much just going to be my and my wife towing this travel trailer. The question is how far back should I be behind the 8950 max wgt I realize that I have to facter in water and personel belonging maybe a 1000 lbs so far my expedition to last and not wear out should I buy a trailer in the 5800lb range 6800 lb range or would I be ok with a 7400lb range I would prefer the heavier ones but I don't want to have to buy a new vehicle in 6 months.
Thanks
Butch