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Old 08-28-2009, 04:37 PM   #1
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Default Tow Vehicle 2008 Ford Sport Trac V8 4x4

I'm thinking either Trail Mini or 2720. I live at sea level in the SF Bay Area, and will do most camping in the Sierras and the Rockies. I know the Mini will be no problem towing by the Sport Trac, but what about the 2720? Thanks.

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Old 08-28-2009, 04:42 PM   #2
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Well, I used to use a V-6 Sport Trac to tow my 2720SL, but it was a tad weak on certain mountain passes of 6% grade and greater (we're talking elevations in excess of 9,000 feet), so I went to an F-150. The Sport Trac was fine for most things, so I expect with a V-8 (not available when I bought mine) it shouldn't do half bad, assuming you pay close attention to loading and ensure it is properly equipped for towing.
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Larry:

What do you specifically mean by "properly equipped for towing?" I have the factory tow package, a tow rating of 7000 lbs., will have a WD hitch, and a Prodigy brake controller. My V8 is not the cubic inches of a 5.4 but I'm assuming I won't have any struggles with a 2720 - even if it is fully loaded at 4100 lbs. as others have posted. Am I missing something?

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Old 08-29-2009, 04:57 AM   #4
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You shouldn't have any issues with your ST as described. I've been using an '03 (check my signature) for the past two years. During that time we have made two round trips to Southeast AZ and back along I-10 to FL, then up the East Coast to Western MA. The ST has a fairly long wheel base and makes towing our 2720 SL (packed for 3 months on the road) very easy to tow. As Larry mentioned, the V-6 is a bit under powered if towing the mountainous areas. With a V-8 you should be okay though. PM me if you have any questions.

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Old 08-29-2009, 07:21 AM   #5
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Larry:

What do you specifically mean by "properly equipped for towing?" I have the factory tow package, a tow rating of 7000 lbs., will have a WD hitch, and a Prodigy brake controller. My V8 is not the cubic inches of a 5.4 but I'm assuming I won't have any struggles with a 2720 - even if it is fully loaded at 4100 lbs. as others have posted. Am I missing something?

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With the factory package you are certainly properly equipped. But not all Explorers come with heavy towing capability, thus a proper hitch, transmission cooling, adequate suspension, etc. are needed, which the factory package supplies.

You certainly should be OK towing any of the TMs, unless the relative lengths of the longer TMs and the Explorer cause problems (I don't expect it, but...).
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