Scampers Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Hi all, OK now with a MH I need to figure out how to tow our Ford Explorer. It is AWD so can not use a tow-dolly as all 4 must be on the ground. Bummer, I thought that would be easy. So at the Tucson Escapade a few years back we saw the Blue Ox booth but as we were travel trailer people did not stop. Seems a number of companies make towing setups for one's toad. I am not wild about having the front end of the car removed temporarily and needing plates welded on and wondering if there are any suggestions from those of you with experience. Tnx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 If you Ford can be towed 4 down we use the Ready Brake Elite and really like it. No need to put a braking unit in/out of the toad. Unhitch and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B. Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I do believe, if I recall correctly (though I'm a fifth wheeler) that the transmission has to be disengaged in some fashion? Not "putting it neutral" as I think that'll burn out the transmission. Again, no experience, but I file things away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folivier Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Removing the front end is probably not as drastic as you think it is. The parts typically removed are just plastic cosmetic pieces such as the grill and bumper covers, etc. And a few small bolts or christmas tree pins hold these parts in place. But the really important question is: is your Explorer able to be flat towed? If 4 wheel drive with a neutral setting on the 4x4 system, probably so. If AWD, probably not. It should be in your owners manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B. Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, folivier said: with a neutral setting on the 4x4 system Just to clarify to others, the 4x4 neutral is NOT the same as the drive transmission neutral. This 4x4 neutral is the equivalent of disconnecting the transmission as I stated early. And Folivier is correct -- make sure the vehicle supports flat-towing. Many do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasPSDX Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 What does your Owner's Manual say about Recreational Towing? Manual will tell if you can tow and how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Using your Ford's year, check out these guides: https://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/ http://www.remcotowing.com/Towing/Store.php Edited July 29, 2020 by 2gypsies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 7 hours ago, Scampers said: I need to figure out how to tow our Ford Explorer. Let me suggest that you check with REMCO Towing to see what they have to say as them make equipment to enable towing vehicle is anything extra is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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