TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - Ford Flex w/ Tow package, a 3023 and 575 # tongue weight

Redtail Cruiser · 03-02-2014, 10:28 AM

The Daves' are right in that your Flex has a ClassIII hitch and they are only rated for 500# max. without a WDH. Does your Flex tow package have a trailer brake controller? If not, and you decide to keep it, you will need to install one. As Dave mentioned there are plenty of TM owners that tow their 3023's with smaller TV's than a Flex, so it comes down to your comfort level. You said that your primary camping will be in the Rockies, so you will most likely not want to be under equipped. Lastly you might inquire into retrofitting a ClassIV hitch, which would solve the tongue weight issue. Your Ecoboost has plenty of HP with 365 and 350# of torque, but if you're stretching the limits of your total capacity, it may be time to get a larger TV.

Good luck with your decision

03-02-2014, 10:28 AM	#9
Redtail Cruiser TrailManor Master Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North San Diego County (Fallbrook) Posts: 632	The Daves' are right in that your Flex has a ClassIII hitch and they are only rated for 500# max. without a WDH. Does your Flex tow package have a trailer brake controller? If not, and you decide to keep it, you will need to install one. As Dave mentioned there are plenty of TM owners that tow their 3023's with smaller TV's than a Flex, so it comes down to your comfort level. You said that your primary camping will be in the Rockies, so you will most likely not want to be under equipped. Lastly you might inquire into retrofitting a ClassIV hitch, which would solve the tongue weight issue. Your Ecoboost has plenty of HP with 365 and 350# of torque, but if you're stretching the limits of your total capacity, it may be time to get a larger TV. Good luck with your decision __________________ Tim "A man creates his own legacy. Create a legendary life"