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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2017, 05:51 PM
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Posted By northwinds
Just to close this thread out, it seems to me...

Just to close this thread out, it seems to me that my Ford Escape is probably at the low end of an acceptable tow vehicle for the 17B, although I appreciate that at least one person managed to do so....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
Thanks for your additional input. It's good to...

Thanks for your additional input. It's good to know that adding the bigger hitch/receiver seems to be the strategy on the smaller SUVs with Class 2 towing packages.

As for the Valentine's gift...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
Curb weight is 3439 for the V6 4wd. We would...

Curb weight is 3439 for the V6 4wd. We would need to be mindful of cargo load but still works for the 3500 trailer weight allowable.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
Yeah, I have been watching those 15's with envy. ...

Yeah, I have been watching those 15's with envy. I have care-giving responsibilities for the next 12-18 months which make a trip out to Salt Lake City or the west coast problematic. The summer of...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
Thanks for that. That answers one question I...

Thanks for that. That answers one question I had. I talked to Etrailer, and they recommended part 75751 to replace the factory hitch. With replacement, switch to 7 pin connector, and a brake...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
Size of receiver

From what I'm reading, Class 2 hitches are usually 1 1/4" and have ratings up to 3500 lbs. I'm interested if the people who have towed 17Bs with ratings at 3500 lbs had the bigger hitch receiver.
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
The owners' manual provides the following for 4wd...

The owners' manual provides the following for 4wd 3.0L powertrain. Maximum GCWR 7300, maximum trailer weight 3500. The 1 1/4" hitch receiver is the factory installed receiver for 2012 Escapes.
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-07-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,318
Posted By northwinds
Towing a 17B with a 2012 Ford Escape V6 Tow Package

I have been researching weight distribution hitches, sway bars, trailer weights, hitch weights, etc., and have worked myself into a worl.d of doubt with regard to getting a 17B.

The Ford Escape...
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