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FWD and towing stuff
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:11 pm
I was looking at the Ford Explorer and it is FWD. Is FWD a real concern with towing anything? I would be getting around a 10' - 16' trailer to haul the occasional furniture, lawn mower or lumber for around the house projects. No boats or anything.
I wanted a truck, wife said no we need a SUV before a truck...
I wanted a truck, wife said no we need a SUV before a truck...
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Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:12 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
explorers are front wheel drive now?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:13 pm to NYCAuburn
Yeah I just realized it.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:13 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Ours is rated for 5k, so I don't think there's much to worry about it if it's occasional and light duty
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:13 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
4x4?
Or get a truck and camper top?
What abt a van?
Or get a truck and camper top?
What abt a van?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:15 pm to eng08
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What abt a van?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:16 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
My dad used a 1995 Chrysler New Yorker to pull a 22' bay boat for years. We would have to get it hoisted but it pulled it fine
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:16 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
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I wanted a truck, wife said no we need a SUV before a truck...
At least get a Full Size SUV, have a little backbone.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:18 pm to absolute692
I don't wanna pay $80 a week on gas
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:19 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Is it really just wet ground or on ramps that's the problem?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:19 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
It will be fine for the regular light stuff. Just make sure that you get the right "drop" to match your trailer height and you'll be alright.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:22 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
What kinda of mpg does that explorer claim.
I have a Durango with AWD here in PA. Engine sizes are almost identical between it and the explorer. I average 19.5 mpg
Can't see the explorer breaking 24 even w/o awd
I have a Durango with AWD here in PA. Engine sizes are almost identical between it and the explorer. I average 19.5 mpg
Can't see the explorer breaking 24 even w/o awd
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:23 pm to NYCAuburn
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explorers are front wheel drive now?
Yep. They are built on a unibody platform like most crossovers nowadays.
There are hardly any body-on-frame, rear wheel drive V6 SUVs now. Only one I can think of is the Toyota 4runner.
EDIT: Just remembered the Jeep Cherokee is a unibody design but is rear-wheel drive based. Check them out.
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:24 pm to bapple
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Toyota 4runner.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
My other two choices. 4 Runner is at top.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:29 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I think the grand cherokee comes in a diesel now
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:39 pm to MrCoachKlein
ford has the "everest" which is sold internationally, its a body on frame based on the ranger platform
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looks good
too bad its not available in the US
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looks good
too bad its not available in the US
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:47 pm to Croacka
looks like a grand cherokee/highlander mix
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:48 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
So the general consensus is that I'll be ok with the newer explorer if chosen
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:49 pm to Croacka
looks like my Durango
Posted on 3/26/14 at 2:50 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
It'll pull a small trailer fine.
I believe alx has pulled a boat with one
I believe alx has pulled a boat with one
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