finally03gt Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 So, DW and I are looking into MH as well at 5'r. If we go MH she would like to use her Explorer as a toad (I know it's big, but she'll spend a good bit of time in it and want's something nice) It is AWD and auto, so I'd have to tow 4 up. She didn't like the idea of trying to find space for a trailer. I've seen tow trucks use rear dollies, just wondering if you guys have seen anything like this: For the rear wheel, then use a traditional dolly for the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Those rear dollies work very well for short distances and low speeds. I'd be pretty skeptical of travel on an interstate at those speeds and for those distances. The small wheels of the dolly will be turning far faster and more revelations each trip and I doubt would hold up. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finally03gt Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 That was exactly my thought. Just wondered if you folks had seen anything that was more suited to those conditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocroc Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 My father owned a tow service so grew up around this stuff. The dollies shown as stated earlier were never designed of long distance or higher speeds that a toad normally endures. Don't do it. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Trade it in for a 4x4 jeep. The rest are companies that can install disconnects and hydraulic pumps. Don't know if that will work for your vehicle or the cost. The only other option is a trailer. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 What year is the Explorer? As I recall, from 2011 on, the Explorer AWD's can be towed 4-down subject to speed and distance limits as specified in the owners manual. Remco may have more details on that... Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finally03gt Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 It is a 2015. Sport edition. No transfer case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfrank Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 According to the FMCA towing guide, that vehicle can be towed 4 down, both FWD and 4WD versions, UNLESS it is equipped with a 2.0 4 cylinder ecoboost eigine. (V6 versions ok) Frank Kay - Co-pilot Roscoe and Maggie - Rescue Beagles "I asked God to send us a True Friend. He sent us a Beagle!" "It's never too late to have a happy childhood!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 The Ford Explorer is a nice vehicle but there are several really nice SUVs that can be towed 4 down. Check out Motorhome's Dingy Towing Guide for a fairly comprehensive guide to which vehicles can be towed 4 down and what procedures are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finally03gt Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I have the 3.5 ecoboost. Ill look into that. Momma likes her Diva..haha. Its not a run of the mill explorer, dont think I can get her out of it. What is the mentioned FMCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Ford says the 3.5L EcoBoost AWD can be towed 4 down. Get your drivers manual and look for recreation towing in it. Same as my MKS EcoBoost I pull 4 down. I had a Blue Ox base plate put on. Roadmaster didn't make one for my MKS. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Saran Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yes would someone please explain what the FMCA is? I think it is a RV MH organization? Phil & Alberta Saran 2019 Keystone Cougar 30RLS 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 diesel Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yes would someone please explain what the FMCA is? I think it is a RV MH organization? Hi Phil, it's the Family Motor Coach Association. http://www.fmca.com/ Jeff Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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