soflah3 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Anyone towing with a late model Ford Explorer? Currently in a 2018 Ford F-150 and the lease is coming due in the next few months. As much as I love the truck, being a city dweller and diving a truck can *** at times. Day to day type stuff I know I will be ok and the new Explorer can fit full plywood sheets so hurricane prep won't be an issue. My main concern is a few longer tows a year from West Palm to the Keys or Flamingo or up to Ft Peirce. Boat is a 18 Redfisher so well under the 5600# limit of the Explorer. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Can you get it with the 3.5 Ecoboost ? 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 3 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Can you get it with the 3.5 Ecoboost ? 🇺🇸🏴☠️ I would be getting the 400 hp ST version which is a tweaked up version of the twin turbo ecoboost. The power won't be a issue, I am really curious on how it handles at highway speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Bad *** all I know . IMHO you should be good , towing a Redfisher . I have a 90 /90 Diablo tune , in my F150 and it is a dream to drive no doubt ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 The Explorer ST is a helluva ride ! The wheelbase should be long enough to track the trailer well. Plenty of power, brakes and suspension for towing your Redfisher. The only concern I would have is the short sidewalls on the tires. Some of the ramps and access roads have ruts and potholes. Just be careful not to pop a Pirelli ! Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 9 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Bad *** all I know . IMHO you should be good , towing a Redfisher . I have a 90 /90 Diablo tune , in my F150 and it is a dream to drive no doubt ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ I bet that tune really makes your truck move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 I have a 2014 Explorer Sport (AWD Twin Turbo 3.5L Ecoboost). It is tuned with a couple bolt on's and makes roughly 400 HP. It tows very well. Because of the boost and gear ratio, It actually acts more like a diesel than a gas truck. It doesn't need to down shift all the time to pass someone or crest a hill. The new ST version is a RWD / AWD setup so i am sure it will tow even better. I wouldn't hesitate to tow with either Explorer EcoBoost version 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I have a 2013 Explorer Sport with the 3.5 liter twin-turbo Ecoboost, and tow a 21' Master Angler. I have not experienced any issues with handling or braking and I am usually towing on I-75 between Tampa and St. Petersburg or Tampa and Boca Grande. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser. Pulls my 2400 TRS with little effort. And a fun truck to drive without the boat. A little pricey, but worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 21 hours ago, MikeH said: I have a 2013 Explorer Sport with the 3.5 liter twin-turbo Ecoboost, and tow a 21' Master Angler. I have not experienced any issues with handling or braking and I am usually towing on I-75 between Tampa and St. Petersburg or Tampa and Boca Grande. I had the same SUV and loved it. I had a 27' CC in rack storage at the time so I didn't every tow with it. Fast and a great handling year/series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Soflah3, I agree, it is very fun to drive, and very fast for an SUV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Trucks typically have full frames and SUV can be either full frame or uni-body. Uni-body attaches the frame to the body and therefore may not be a strong or possibly flex under heavier loads. Do some investigating before you purchase and pick what is right for you. I have a 2014 Jeep GC (uni-body) that is rated for 7700 pounds, I have pulled up to about 5000# so far and didn't feel unsafe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennF Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I’m with lurem, Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with air suspension 4X4 did nice job. I used to go from Parrish FL to Islamorada at least a dozen times (40-50 days) a year with no problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted November 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 That Redfisher sure looks a whole lot bigger behind a SUV Glenn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennF Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 9 hours ago, soflah3 said: That Redfisher sure looks a whole lot bigger behind a SUV Glenn! LOL, optical illusion. That was our 2013 RF. Our newer (2018) RF looked smaller behind the Ram. The Ram hardly knows it's back there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatro Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 I’ve towed with wife’s Expedition with 3.5 eco boost. Does fine for me towing. I normally tow with my truck. Truck does a fairly good job towing my 2300 HPS. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Goatro said: I’ve towed with wife’s Expedition with 3.5 eco boost. Does fine for me towing. I normally tow with my truck. Truck does a fairly good job towing my 2300 HPS. Might need a 450 for that size boat if you do allot of highway travel. 😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennF Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 That truck looks like it's on steriods, it's a beast 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavidG Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 Prior to buying the Silverado with a small V8, I used my Ram1500 V-6. It only had a 4500# max tow limit and it pulled my 18 RF with no problem at all. You should be fine!....David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Wanted to follow up on this thread as I finally got a deal done last week on a new Explorer ST. Yesterday I hooked up the Redfisher for the first time and gave it a 20 mile tow to Jupiter with 10 miles or so each way at highway speeds. I was really pleased on how well the Explorer towed it. Hardly knew it was back there. Lots of power with the Eco Boost. Only problem I have is the trailer hitch slap with the B&W hitch. I will get that fixed up this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 6 hours ago, soflah3 said: Wanted to follow up on this thread as I finally got a deal done last week on a new Explorer ST. Yesterday I hooked up the Redfisher for the first time and gave it a 20 mile tow to Jupiter with 10 miles or so each way at highway speeds. I was really pleased on how well the Explorer towed it. Hardly knew it was back there. Lots of power with the Eco Boost. Only problem I have is the trailer hitch slap with the B&W hitch. I will get that fixed up this weekend. Which eco boost did you get? 2.7 or 3.5? Looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 The 2021 3.5 , Gen 3 Eco Boost is putting out 400 hp with 500 ft/lb . Cant wait to get mine ! 👍🏻 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflah3 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 5 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: The 2021 3.5 , Gen 3 Eco Boost is putting out 400 hp with 500 ft/lb . Cant wait to get mine ! 👍🏻 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Been running a lot of "errands" lately! Sure is fun to drive! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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