Beware of Dealer "knowledge" about towing
As menioned above, your Owners Manual should have all the information you need, to decide whether you can safely tow a TrailManor
I tow our 2720SL with a six-cylinder Ford Explorer XLT (four door). And, I insisted on a weight-distributing hitch, based on my previous experience towing Coleman popups. Because the fully-loaded TrailManor weighs about the same as the tow vehicle, I need to
- Be patient climbing steep hills in a lower gear,
- Allow extra stopping distance between myself and the vehicle in front of me, and
- Anticipate, anticipate, anticipate situations while traveling, to avoid getting trapped in a situation a more powerful SUV would be able to get around.
My experience is that dealers are in the business of selling cars (duh), and they will say anything to make you think you need to replace your present vehicle.
Happy Camping!
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Virginia Deacon
2006 TrailManor 2720SL
2000 Ford Explorer 4x4 w/SOHC V6 with WDH
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