Forum: Tow Vehicles
12-05-2020, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,033
I absolutely did.
Durango is built on the same...
I absolutely did.
Durango is built on the same Mercedes platform, it has nothing common with minivan, except rear climate controls.
Town N Go package brings stiffer suspension with self leveling,...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
12-04-2020, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,033
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-25-2018, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,875
Passport 2670 -slideout operation
Good time of the day,
I have 2016 Passport 2670, 2.5-3 years old with, I assume, BAL cable slideout mechanism.
Approximately a year ago I started having problem with the slideout. It extends...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
03-05-2017, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,055
I dont think towing with Explorer is an...
I dont think towing with Explorer is an impossible or dangerous idea. I tow quite substantial Passport with a midsize unibody SUV and it never gave me any white nuckle experience although someone on...
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Forum: Towing
01-15-2017, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 18,215
With the tilt back of the hitch head you get...
With the tilt back of the hitch head you get proper changes of weight distributing forces during turns. When you turn the spring which is closer to the center of the turn will release, so it will...
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Forum: Towing
11-30-2016, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,269
Re: Waggle not sway.....
I agree with what was said. Trailer should be slightly nose down and extra water may help if the tank is located upfront which should be assumed.
You did not mention if you have a sway control, you...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-27-2016, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
Expedition wheelbase: 119-131
F150 wheelbase: 120-163
Expeditions are not bad, especially late models and EL, but some people I came across are happy with them, some are not.
Full frame in half...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-27-2016, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 10,789
Re: Door Post Weight Limits
I would say that GVWR is a hard, officially certified number which should not be exceeded, there are laws in many states against it.
The sum of axle ratings may be slightly higher than GVWR but its...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-26-2016, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
But then we going back to the beginning. What is the definition of "does work"? Any objective numbers, tests in performance, stability etc? But in fact most people on the forum like to talk about...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-26-2016, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
But then we going back to the beginning. What is the definition of "does work"? Any objective numbers, tests in performance, stability etc? But in fact most people on the forum like to talk about...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-26-2016, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
No, the normal pressure is 36-38 as per fuel sticker. I can boost tires to 50 cold in accordance with the sidewall. But 45 appears to be a sweet spot.
300-400 hp diesel may accelerate subjectively...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-26-2016, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
Semis, as well as "colleagues" with motorhomes or diesel duallies with fifth wheels bordered me initially to some extent but a combination of raised to 45 psi tire pressure, new heavier Passport...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-26-2016, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
Ib
... and shortened rear overhang in some SUVs compared to "average" 50 inch puckup truck rear overhang can make these SUVs really great TV- IF THEY ARE SET UP CORRECTLY. For example, my ML with...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-25-2016, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
Something like this... But mine is way more beautiful, 100% invisible, I dont have urea tank
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-25-2016, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
What you say is generally true, and I have similar feelings when I see a combination which not set up correctly, be it sagging rear end or drawbar extending by a foot or more from the bumper. Or...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-25-2016, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
Sourdough,
Please don't use word "legal" when its not applicable to the matter. While I am not a lawyer, I did my homework and certainly became familiar with typical "Weight Police" Cool Aid. Can...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-24-2016, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
The payload on the sticker is 1201 lb, excluding 150 lb driver. Apparently, even this figure a very conservative, given that the curb weight is listed @ 4,632 lb, so the difference from 6,173 lb...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-24-2016, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
I use 107 rating tires which carry 2,149 lb each for 8,596 lb total. I fould my old weight receipt with my previous Passport. There was 1/3 tank of gas, 1/3 tank of water, stuff for a 5 days trip,...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-23-2016, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
There is no chance someone will put 1400 lb of stuff into 195 rb, gross weight is meaningless, just a statement that trailer axles are capable to handle 5100 lb. Hitch weight will be around 500 lb...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
10-23-2016, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 34,827
Re: TV is a SUV
Why?
Because most people like easy solutions, but there is virtually no SUV on the market which has both capability and ratings to tow a decent size TT.
Tahoes and Expeditions have generous tow and...
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Forum: Towing
09-14-2016, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,282
I can only state that if one of your three...
I can only state that if one of your three initial TT choices was Passport 2670 you can go for it without hesitation. I made 15000+ miles with this floorplan, as well as with 250lb lighter 2650, had...
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Forum: Towing
07-20-2016, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 15,731
40 mph is a very strong wind, in fact it is in...
40 mph is a very strong wind, in fact it is in the tropical storm range. I would not be towing in such wind. Period. No matter if this is a TT, 5th wheel or MH.
Hensley will likely help with sway...
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Forum: Towing
06-14-2016, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,988
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Forum: Towing
06-05-2016, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,832
The photo is crappy, but I can see that your...
The photo is crappy, but I can see that your pivot point is too far from the bumper, it should be next to it, no more than 1.5 -2 inches, just enough to put coupler on ball under the camera guidance....
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Forum: Towing
05-21-2016, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,989
It depends on the definition of "RV friendly"....
It depends on the definition of "RV friendly". From my standpoint more than 90% of gas stations along major highways in FL are friendly enough. You should just think about your future trajectory when...
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