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Subject: 6274
Posted: 20 May 2015 at 6:59pm

Originally posted by Grandpa Hiker

Page # 285 of the owners manual of my 2014 Explorer includes a line that reads " For towing trailers up to 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through your vehicle's underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), up to the maximum trailer weight, we recommend you use a weight-distributing hitch to increase front axle load while towing." 


Excellent.
]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 18:59:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60564#60564 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : Page # 285 of the owners manual... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60560#60560 Author: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: 6274
Posted: 20 May 2015 at 6:05pm

Page # 285 of the owners manual of my 2014 Explorer includes a line that reads " For towing trailers up to 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through your vehicle's underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 pounds (1588 kilograms), up to the maximum trailer weight, we recommend you use a weight-distributing hitch to increase front axle load while towing." ]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 18:05:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60560#60560 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : I was sitting behind an Explorer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60555#60555 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 20 May 2015 at 4:30pm

I was sitting behind an Explorer a while back at a stop light, and noticed that there was about 4" of ground clearance on the back axle.  Not much for a 4WD vehicle in the mountains.]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 16:30:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60555#60555 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : We chose the 3.5 Eco boost in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60540#60540 Author: Craneman
Subject: 6274
Posted: 20 May 2015 at 11:02am

We chose the 3.5 Eco boost in out f150, that's 365 hp and 420 ft pounds tq. The dealer let me tow the 174 prod and there is quite a lot of difference. We don't have to slow down on hills and the power is there when needed. Tow mpg is about 12-14 mpg. 20.5 mpg  not towing
    Moe
]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 11:02:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60540#60540 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : I have a 2013 Pathfinder with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60539#60539 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 6274
Posted: 20 May 2015 at 10:38am

I have a 2013 Pathfinder with tow package (5000#), and is unibody.
There is nothing in my manual regarding the use of a WDH.

That said, if you are like me and load the back of your SUV with all the accessories that will not fit in the TT (folding picnic table, folding bikes, and other large items) you will want to use a WDH.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 10:38:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60539#60539 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : Most unibody SUV owners manuals... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60531#60531 Author: furpod
Subject: 6274
Posted: 20 May 2015 at 7:56am

Most unibody SUV owners manuals recommend not using one since they don't have a "frame" to transfer the load.

Now, I will say, we have owners doing it. 

Something you may need to decide on for your self.

We have towed with, and without, and honestly, feel the pod/truck combo rides better with the WDH on. And we have plenty of truck.
]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 07:56:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60531#60531 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : Wow that was quick! Thanks a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60523#60523 Author: rpodbend
Subject: 6274
Posted: 19 May 2015 at 10:34pm

Wow that was quick!   Thanks a lot!    So Furpod, I have a WDH on my F150 now and would plan on using it on the Explorer......   Does it being a unibody make any difference?    Thank you a lot
and thanks too Meeshypod.
]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 22:34:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60523#60523 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : We don't use a WDH hitch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60521#60521 Author: MeeshyPod
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Posted: 19 May 2015 at 10:30pm

We don't use a WDH hitch when we're towing our 179 with our Explorer Sport, and it does just fine. Sometimes if it's especially gusty or if we push it to 65+ mph we might feel a bit more sway, but for the most part, we barely notice the Pod is there. We DO use a sway bar. ]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 22:30:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60521#60521 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : Looks like it has a 5000lb tow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60520#60520 Author: furpod
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Posted: 19 May 2015 at 10:27pm

Looks like it has a 5000lb tow rating with the tow package. Should do fine. I think Explorers are unibody now, something to take into consideration if you want to use a WDH..]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 22:27:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60520#60520 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : We have the 2015 Explorer Sport,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60519#60519 Author: MeeshyPod
Subject: 6274
Posted: 19 May 2015 at 10:27pm

We have the 2015 Explorer Sport, which does have the Ecoboost, but we looked at the Limited's when we were shopping and there's only about a 500 lb tow-difference between the two cars, so you should have no problem with the Limited Big smile

The 178 should still only be at around 60-65% of your tow capacity, so that gives you a big enough buffer to be fine. 
]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 22:27:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60519#60519 2015 Explorer Limited a good tow vehicle? : Hello friends...... We are looking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6274&PID=60517#60517 Author: rpodbend
Subject: 6274
Posted: 19 May 2015 at 10:23pm

Hello friends......   
We are looking at buying a 2015 Explorer Limited (just the V6 not the Ecoboost) and wondering if anyone has had any experience using one of these for towing an R Pod (we have the 178)?
I think the engine will be 290 hp and it looks like the torque is about 300 or so.
Whatcha think?

thanks a lot

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