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Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-09-2020, 10:27 PM
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Posted By Rossue
Bravo- very well said; eased my cognitive...

Bravo- very well said; eased my cognitive dissonance regarding my first turbocharged vehicle.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-09-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
For one thing the compression ratio is lower on a...

For one thing the compression ratio is lower on a turbo motor. It is another thing to go wrong though, just like power windows.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-05-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
Ok, so if 50% is too conservative- what is 90%?...

Ok, so if 50% is too conservative- what is 90%? That's what you get with a 5,000 tow rating towing a Gen2 21.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
6300# is probably with the tongue weight.

6300# is probably with the tongue weight.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-30-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
Several years ago we were investigating Class B...

Several years ago we were investigating Class B Rv's. A large number of them are built on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis. While looking at reviews I came across an article by an owner of a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-30-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
Are you aware that the 3.5 gas motor torque spec...

Are you aware that the 3.5 gas motor torque spec is 275 ft.lbs @4,000 rpms vs. 369 ft.lbs. @ 2000 rpms? Pretty significant especially since the 5.0 is the heaviest Escape trailer at this time.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-28-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
Yes- get the HD Tow Package. Much more than just...

Yes- get the HD Tow Package. Much more than just increased tow capacity. Integrated brake controller, 3.73 electronic limited-slip differential, beefier rear springs. People looking for used...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-27-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
Right; I was looking for the Explorer to be a...

Right; I was looking for the Explorer to be a change from our Yukon. Would an XLT with 2.3 EcoBoost do the job? In retrospect, yes- of course, and agree with OP that it would be better than a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-27-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
[QUOTE=JeffreyG;359920]Well, the XLT starts at...

[QUOTE=JeffreyG;359920]Well, the XLT starts at $37,000 MSRP, while the ST starts at $55,000 MSRP. For me personally, the price step to the ST is too high compared to what it brings. Other people may...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-27-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
I would take the payload figure of 1815 with a...

I would take the payload figure of 1815 with a grain of salt. It varies for each different trim level and options list. The Expedition Forum had people post their yellow stickers and it really runs...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-27-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 21,967
Posted By Rossue
Expedition (reg-not max) is 210". That is equal...

Expedition (reg-not max) is 210". That is equal or less than half of your list. I shopped the current Explorer and found the dimensions and mileage very close. Of the two the Expedition is really...
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