2017 Ford Explorer XLT Towing 2015 Venture Sonic Sn170vrd
This build shows the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT (5,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2015 Venture Sonic Sn170vrd (3,260 lbs dry weight). With 0 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Midsize Pickup
2017 Ford
Explorer XLT
3.5L V6 · AWD
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Travel Trailer
2015 Venture
Sonic Sn170vrd
21' Length · Sleeps 4
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
3,469 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
1,531 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 3,469 lbs
RV Dry Weight
3,260 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
0 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Gear & Cargo
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
19
Solo MPG
17.4
Towing MPG
-8%
$20.11
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2017 Ford Explorer XLT
Max Towing
5,000 lbs
80% Guideline
4,000 lbs
MPG
19 combined
Engine
3.5L V6
RV Specs
Full Specs →2015 Venture Sonic Sn170vrd
Dry Weight
3,260 lbs
GVWR
4,000 lbs
Length
21'
Sleeps
4
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