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stugpanzer

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Posted: 09/26/09 04:30pm

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Is there anybody that is pulling a Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer? I am looking at getting one and want to hear from anybody else that has one and uses theirs as toad. It is within my RV's tow limit so I am not concerned there.

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MommaJo

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Posted: 09/26/09 06:56pm

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We did it for years with a 93 Eddie Bauer Explorer. We had to have the Remco disconnect installed. It worked great. I don't know about the newer models; what needs to be done to tow them four down.

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rjstractor

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Posted: 09/26/09 08:10pm

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When you are shopping for one keep in mind that AWD is not towable four down and selectable 4WD is.

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Posted: 09/27/09 08:13am

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You will need to get a driveshaft disconnect lit from Remco, etc.

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jheath

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Posted: 09/27/09 10:34am

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Don't know about the newer models but we towed a 1998 Explorer without problems (four wheel drive, not all wheel drive) after having the dealer reflash the electronic transfer mechanism.

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