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Towing vehicle question
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:10 pm
by Cas
Need to replace my old truck, wondering if anyone has any experience towing with the Ford Escape? One of the models has 3500 lb towing capacity, however it's a fairly small SUV. Guessing they can boost up the torque, etc. on the engine to do what you need for towing, and I don't tow far. Wondering also about braking with it being a smaller SUV. Looking to go the SUV route instead of the truck route this time around.
Re: Towing vehicle question
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:38 pm
by Vtmopar
What are you towing?
Does it have trailer brakes?
Re: Towing vehicle question
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:22 pm
by Cas
19' aluminum, figure 2500 lbs with boat/motor/trailer, no trailer brakes, single axle. Weight is fine per specs on the Escape, just wondering if anyone has real world experience with it.
Re: Towing vehicle question
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:12 pm
by Vtmopar
I used to tow my old boat 17' aluminum 2 outboards single axle trailer with my grand Cherokee no issues.
I would think your ok.