Ford Escape as a tow vehicle?

bfeeny

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?

jgram2

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!

MuttonChops

@bfeeny

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:

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4136/towing-with-a-2017-ford-escape 

rfuss928

When I saw Ford Escape this thread came to mind!

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4409/hitch-problems#latest

Be careful & have fun!!

rkj__

rfuss928 said:

When I saw Ford Escape this thread came to mind!

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4409/hitch-problems#latest

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. 

dragonsdofly

@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! 

bfeeny

Thanks for your advice! Would like to hear comments from owners towing with an escape and also more comments about WD hitches. Thanks

TabberJohn

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.

mash2

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

We tow with a 2018 Escape with the tow package. Had a 2015 before that. Works great. Even gets decent fuel milage when towing.