Anyone tow a travel trailer with the Expedition Max? What do you have? We really don’t want a truck and we have too many kids anyways (4). We live in a remote-ish area, so travel is long/far as is and we don’t want to take 2 vehicles. I’ve never been a fan of pulling trailers with SUVs, but it’s looking like our best/only option.
What do you have? Anyone with a bunkhouse? (A legit bunkhouse. Not the 2 beds in the corner by the bathroom)
I have a 2024 Expedition Max and tow a Coachman Freedom Express 29SE. It tows well. We faced a similar issue with three young kids and not wanting a truck. Our tongue weight is about 800 lbs, including our B&W Continuum hitch. We’ve weighed it at the scales, and we’re comfortably within limits.
@Tate
This is encouraging, thank you!
If you have the HD Tow package, the Gen 4 model can handle up to 9000 lbs. With all the passengers and cargo, be mindful of payload capacity, especially since tongue weight is about 10% of the trailer weight. I’d recommend keeping your trailer between 6000-7000 lbs, which should still provide configurations with bunk beds, a queen bed, and possibly a single slide-out. A weight-distributing hitch helps it tow smoothly.
@Reagan
Looking at a 2018-2020 model. Thank you; I think I may need to compromise on trailer features.
I own a 2017 Expedition Max/EL with the heavy tow package and stabilizer bars. I tow a 25-ft camper that totals just under 30 ft with bumper and hitch, weighing 5450 lbs dry and around 7000 lbs when loaded. It’s stable at 55-65 mph, but at 70+ with wind, it gets nerve-wracking. A 6x10 cargo trailer is easy to handle by comparison.
@Mal
Thanks!
I have a 2022 Expedition with HD tow and tow a 22-ft Intech Magnolia comfortably. The trailer has a 500-lb tongue weight and weighs 5000 lbs dry. We travel with two adults and one child.
I drive a 2020 Expedition Max Limited with the HD tow package and tow a 24-ft Keystone Bullet. No issues towing in mountainous areas like Tahoe or the coast. The trailer is around 5000 lbs and pulls easily, especially with a stabilizer hitch.
@Zen
Great to know! I’m in Northern BC and will be dealing with the Rockies, so this helps.
I tow a 27-ft camper that weighs about 7500 lbs with my 2015 Expedition Max (3.5L Ecoboost). Towing at 60 mph is fine, but wind and speeds above 65 can get tricky. The vehicle’s anti-sway feature works well but can be startling when it activates. Be sure to monitor transmission temps and use trailer brakes. Realistically, towing above 8000 lbs pushes this vehicle’s limits. Don’t expect more than 10 mpg when towing.
@Mackenzie
Good tips, thanks! My husband, who drives heavy equipment, would handle the towing. They should bring back the Excursion for families!
I have a 2019 Expedition Max with the HD tow package and tow a 29-ft Wildwood weighing around 6500 lbs. We added an extra propane tank and two batteries to the hitch. For hilly drives, I recommend locking out higher gears to avoid engine overheating; monitoring turbo output helps.
@Tatum
This is helpful! Most of our trips involve mountainous areas.
Kim said:
@Tatum
This is helpful! Most of our trips involve mountainous areas.
Make sure to display the turbo gauge and monitor it to prevent overheating.
I have a 2021 Expedition Max Platinum and tow a 7000-lb, 34-ft travel trailer. A weight distribution hitch is essential. Calculate your total load and distribute gear wisely.
I use a 2007 Expedition EL with nearly 300k miles to tow our 27-ft, 7200-lb trailer. I have a weight distribution hitch and brake controller installed. We travel with five people and keep towing under 75 mph.