"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 21 Jan 2006 22:50:11 -0800, "maxumcruiser"
wrote:

I have a 2000 expedition with the 4.6 V8. I use this to tow a 21ft
Maxum which weights about 5k lbs. Do you guys think this is a safe rig.
And is there anything I can do to improve my expedition's towing
capacity. Thank you

depends on a number of issues - first and foremost, does the tow
vehicle have a tow package and secondly, does the trailer have dual
wheels and brakes?

if so, you should be fine.

I towed with a 99 4x4 5.4L Expedition. 4400# with the boat fueled. It
towed OK. The brakes stop the rig, my trailer does have brakes. Go to disk
brakes on the trailer and you will stop much better. Be prepared to spend
lots on gas. The 5.4L likes gas even when not towing, so I got about 11 on
a good day and lots of flat land towing. I do not think I would want to tow
much more than 5K with the rig, as the motor just does not have the torque.