Re: [MV] Towing a C8 CMP
Scott Watson (swatson@jps.net)
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 07:21:09 -0700
Hi Dennis,
It does not sound good to me. I tow in the mountains of Northern CA,
livestock trailers, horse trailers, and flatbed utility trailers and car
haulers. I use a F-350 dually. I suspect that your combined weight will be >
6700 lbs. I fear that you will ruin your Expedition especially if it has a
automatic transmission and risk serious peril . When towing you should
consider the following:
1)there is no substitution for tow vehicle size (> wheel base = better
stability/steering))
2)cooling ability for engine and transmission (tow package equipped)
3)brakes (larger vehicles have larger brakes)
4)terrain ( you will be pulling both flat and mountains)
I would rethink this one and consider towing with something as big or
bigger than a 3/4 ton long bed equipped for towing. Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: <DenisDeck@aol.com>
To: <Mil-Veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 10:21 PM
Subject: [MV] Towing a C8 CMP
> I will shortly be towing a 4260 pound truck from Vancouver, BC to Folsom,
CA.
> I will be renting an auto trailer with surge brakes and towing it behind
a
> Ford Explorer. Anyone with experience towing care to offer suggestions?
> Dennis Deck
> Folsom, CA
> 1941 C8 CMP
> 1945 MB
>
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