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towing with short SUV-Explorer
New member about to buy an RV. Posted questions about quality concerns last week and since, have decided to buy locally if can get reasonable price. Very concerned to have local dealer support if I experience some of the horrendous quality problems I have read about.
Want to tow with my 7300 lb tow rated 2006 Explorer. Towed a 3600 lb show car on a 1600 lb hauler absolutely effortlessly, regarding hills, etc. Looking at a Passport GT 2520RL that is advertised at 4950 lbs empty and 550 lb tongue weight. Worry is sway due short TV.
Read post from experienced member encouraging someone to load his bunk house in back to avoid loading up the tongue. My Explorer has a 740 lb hitch capacity. I would worry that lightening the hitch would lessen stability. The 2520 has only 550 lbs, barely 10% of its weight, on the tongue to start with.
Another post talked about a Hensley sway control hitch. Going to check it out.
Love my Explorer. If I stay below 65 MPH I think I may be all right. Think I'll rent something to test. Comments?
Thanks,
Fred-Home Depot
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