Ford Escape as a tow vehicle?

bfeeny
bfeeny Posts: 35
in Trailer & Towing
Just purchases a 2018 Tab CS-S and now looking at 2018 Ford Escape SEL with a 2.0 ecoboost engine with a factory tow package with a towing capacity of 3500 lbs. Would like to hear comments on this choice. We live in the mountains of British Columbia. My second question is about WD or equalizer hitches. Are they necessary pulling a Tab?

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  • jgram2
    jgram2 Posts: 1,522
    edited August 2018
    Looks like your dry weight is 1851#- so nothing in the tanks, no batter or propane is counted. Found here +additional info: https://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2018-nucamp-tb-travel-trailer-floorplan-320-cs-s-tr37043. Our T@B has never required anti sway devices or special hitch. Just pay close attention to how you store things-in the T@B, stow things over the axle or in front of it. Weight wise, you look fine. Just noticed that RV site left out your clamshell kitchen details!

    And Welcome to the forum!
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Posts: 2,050

    There are several threads about Towing with an Escape.

    Use the 'Search' field in the upper right of the forum screen.

    One such thread is:


    '18 320 S, pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based

    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures: 59 Nights: 411 Towing Miles 50,350

  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Posts: 1,190
    When I saw Ford Escape this thread came to mind!


    Be careful & have fun!!

  • rkj__
    rkj__ Posts: 641
    edited August 2018
    rfuss928 said:
    When I saw Ford Escape this thread came to mind!


    Be careful & have fun!!

    While it is a good reminder to check your hitch for any signs of fatigue, the Escape pictured in that thread is an older model, and the 2018 is a totally different design.  Though, it still lacks the robustness of a body on frame truck, with a heavy ladder frame. 

    As mentioned above, search the forum, the Ecoboost powered Escape has been mentioned numerous times, usually very favourably. 

    Happy shopping. 
    2016 T@b 320 CS-S - 2018 GMC Sierra - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Posts: 1,928
    @bfeeny, welcome to the forum, the t@b family and congratulations on your trailer. Personally, I prefer a heavier tow vehicle, but our differences make the world go 'round. Whatever you choose, enjoy the adventure! 
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • bfeeny
    bfeeny Posts: 35
    Thanks for your advice! Would like to hear comments from owners towing with an escape and also more comments about WD hitches. Thanks
  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Posts: 588
    edited September 2018
    Works fine for us (Blue Ridge mountains). No sway bar or WD hitch needed.
    I think you meant the Ford Escape Titanium with 2.0 turbo and factory tow. SEL is 1.5 and no tow package.

    For view other comments type this into your browser search bar (forum search box won't find them) --
    towing with ford escape site:tab-rv.vanillaforums.com

    WD hitch is useful (and often required) for larger trailers and vehicles like pickups and vans where you plan to load a bunch of gear rear of the vehicle's axle. With a Ford Escape or similar SUV your cargo space is limited and close to the axle.
    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • mash2
    mash2 Posts: 584
    I'm in California with an escape 2.0 with factory tow.  Have been very pleased with the performance of the escape over the past three years.  
  • tfire328
    tfire328 Posts: 22
    We tow with a 2018 Escape with the tow package. Had a 2015 before that. Works great. Even gets decent fuel milage when towing.
    Ted & Donna. Bay City, Michigan. Ford Escape, 2016 Tab Max-S

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