Posted 2017-06-14 6:30 PM (#170060) Subject: Ford Expedition for hauling Merhow BP
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I have a 2001 Merhow Equistar bumper pull. Dry weight is 2800 lbs. I have one horse (around 1100 pounds) and may on occasion trailer a second. I currently have a 2009 F150 that has been plenty capable hauling it.
I just had a baby and am looking for a more family friendly daily driver than my truck. I am looking for a Suburban but am having trouble finding a used, reasonably priced one with a tow package.
There is a used 2016 Expedition close by that has a heavy duty trailer package. The tow weight capacity looks good but is the wheelbase long enough? It is 119" where my truck is 136" and a suburban is 130".
Thanks for any help, we have been agonizing over this!
Posted 2017-06-16 9:37 AM (#170073 - in reply to #170060) Subject: RE: Ford Expedition for hauling Merhow BP
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
If you will be hauling regularly you will want the longer wheelbase of the XL (Expedition) as the shorter ones don't tow longer tag-a-long trailers well. The gas mileage is the same and you get extra leg room and room for storage after the third row of seats. I have a Navigator L and wouldn't hesitate to tow my little two horse with it if my truck and big trailer were busy.
Ford Expedition for hauling Merhow BP
