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Originally Posted by temccarthy1
Where did you get your facts!? Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango do not even have truck frames! They are unibody vehicles and not suitable as TV's unless a PUP. I have a 2013 Expedition XLT with HD tow package and 5.4 L V8 pulling a 30 ft Bullet Ultralite TT and performs beautifully! I used to have a 1997 Expedition and pulled a 7000 lb boat/trailer 40,000 miles with no problem. The Expedition is same frame and power as an F150. I agree Explorer is to small but an Expedition or Excursion are up for the job as TV's for good size TT's.
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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 ton class does not provide any advantages, the only problem with unibodies is not weakness, they are much more rigid, but ineffective weight distribution in most cases which demands hitch modification. Only JCG and Durango are clearly rated for 700 lb + with WD
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