Good afternoon,
I am just beginning my research on travel trailers. I'm trying to get a feel for what I can safely tow. I have a 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4X4 with a 4.0 V6. Right now it has a class II hitch which means no towing package. I just bought this car last year, so I'm hoping I won't have to trade it just yet.
I'm looking for something that is easy to tow and setup. Most of my trips will be 500 miles or less one way. I'll also probably be travelling alone (with my dog) a great deal. I'm female and not exactly mechnically inclined.
According to the owners manual with the setup I have now I can tow a max of 3500 lbs. If I change to a Class III/IV hitch I can tow 5210 lbs. I know that is the max I can tow. But what can I realistically purchase at those weights?
I'm really looking for anything specific (yet) just ideas and opinions.
Thanks
I am just beginning my research on travel trailers. I'm trying to get a feel for what I can safely tow. I have a 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4X4 with a 4.0 V6. Right now it has a class II hitch which means no towing package. I just bought this car last year, so I'm hoping I won't have to trade it just yet.
I'm looking for something that is easy to tow and setup. Most of my trips will be 500 miles or less one way. I'll also probably be travelling alone (with my dog) a great deal. I'm female and not exactly mechnically inclined.
According to the owners manual with the setup I have now I can tow a max of 3500 lbs. If I change to a Class III/IV hitch I can tow 5210 lbs. I know that is the max I can tow. But what can I realistically purchase at those weights?
I'm really looking for anything specific (yet) just ideas and opinions.
Thanks