Purchased a 28-foot travel trailer that I am pulling with my 2005 Ford Explorer. So far so good! I need to get some extendable mirrors or other type of mirrors to properly see to the rear. Does anyone have a lead where I can get a good set of mirrors to serve my purpose? I do not mind paying a little extra for quality mirrors that will the job and do it well. Thanks.
After Market Extendable Mirrors for 2005 Ford Explorer
- Thread starter dave b
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Frizlefrak
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dave b said:
If you have a truck accessory shop in your town, they can fix you up. Here's what we have in EPT
http://www.alamoauto.com/
NOW....you're towing a 28' trailer with an Explorer? What is the gross weight on that trailer? I'm also curious to know the factory tow rating for the Explorer. I don't mean to alarm you, but I'm sensing a mismatch here.
Frizlefrak
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Here's why I'm a bit concerned.....
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/2005/2005_Towing_Guide.pdf
Page 20 is for the 2005 Explorer. Which engine and gear ratio do you have? The 4.6 with the 3.73 gears is only rated in the neighborhood of 7000 lbs. Most trailers that size will gross near that weight. What do your numbers look like?
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/2005/2005_Towing_Guide.pdf
Page 20 is for the 2005 Explorer. Which engine and gear ratio do you have? The 4.6 with the 3.73 gears is only rated in the neighborhood of 7000 lbs. Most trailers that size will gross near that weight. What do your numbers look like?
