Towing across country.
03-26-2010, 05:33 PM
#12
Senior Member
Ford Explorer
U-Haul will not rent a trailer to be attached to any Ford Explorer.[2] According to U-Haul: "U-Haul has chosen not to rent behind this tow vehicle based on our history of excessive costs in defending lawsuits involving Ford Explorer towing combinations. This policy is not related to safety issues. This is an unusual circumstance for U-Haul." This extends to all production years and models (for example, the ban includes the Ford Explorer Sport Trac) of Explorers, regardless of tire brand that is attached. This comes from many accidents involving Bridgestone or Firestone tires. Ford Explorers can, however, be towed by U-Haul equipment, and U-Haul also sells U-Haul branded trailer hitches, which are manufactured by Cequent or Valley Industries, for Explorers.
The ban does not extend to sister vehicles such as the Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator, or Mazda Navajo which are all the same vehicle simply re-badged.
As of March 2010, Uhaul still does not allow Ford Explorers to tow their trailers.[3]
03-27-2010, 10:47 AM
#14
Member
Thread Starter
From Wikipedia:
Ford Explorer
U-Haul will not rent a trailer to be attached to any Ford Explorer.[2] According to U-Haul: "U-Haul has chosen not to rent behind this tow vehicle based on our history of excessive costs in defending lawsuits involving Ford Explorer towing combinations. This policy is not related to safety issues. This is an unusual circumstance for U-Haul." This extends to all production years and models (for example, the ban includes the Ford Explorer Sport Trac) of Explorers, regardless of tire brand that is attached. This comes from many accidents involving Bridgestone or Firestone tires. Ford Explorers can, however, be towed by U-Haul equipment, and U-Haul also sells U-Haul branded trailer hitches, which are manufactured by Cequent or Valley Industries, for Explorers.
The ban does not extend to sister vehicles such as the Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator, or Mazda Navajo which are all the same vehicle simply re-badged.
As of March 2010, Uhaul still does not allow Ford Explorers to tow their trailers.[3]
Ford Explorer
U-Haul will not rent a trailer to be attached to any Ford Explorer.[2] According to U-Haul: "U-Haul has chosen not to rent behind this tow vehicle based on our history of excessive costs in defending lawsuits involving Ford Explorer towing combinations. This policy is not related to safety issues. This is an unusual circumstance for U-Haul." This extends to all production years and models (for example, the ban includes the Ford Explorer Sport Trac) of Explorers, regardless of tire brand that is attached. This comes from many accidents involving Bridgestone or Firestone tires. Ford Explorers can, however, be towed by U-Haul equipment, and U-Haul also sells U-Haul branded trailer hitches, which are manufactured by Cequent or Valley Industries, for Explorers.
The ban does not extend to sister vehicles such as the Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator, or Mazda Navajo which are all the same vehicle simply re-badged.
As of March 2010, Uhaul still does not allow Ford Explorers to tow their trailers.[3]
03-27-2010, 05:57 PM
#15
Senior Member
Make sure you have a good towing mirror on the passenger side of the truck. The wide angles are not worth a crap for towing and backing a trailer. Keep speed's down a little and use your signal's when turning or changing lanes. Damn, I'm starting to sound like a truck driver!!
