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05-09-2006, 04:23 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 18' "Footer"
on the road!
, on the road
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 5
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Weight of Pacer?
hi. i was wondering if anyone knows the weight of the 1960 pacer. and also what sort of tow hitch it takes. we are buying a ford explorer and wondering if it will tow the Pacer. any help?
thanks
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05-09-2006, 06:41 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 932
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It is not on the Weight chart, but my guess would be about 1900 pounds.
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05-09-2006, 09:38 PM
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New Member
1960 17' Pacer
easton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4
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Pacer weight
My findings find pacer wt to be 1750 empty, I'm using a 2001 ford explorer to tow with, max tow wt of 5500 lbs, so I've had on problems.
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05-10-2006, 10:04 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1959 18' "Footer"
on the road!
, on the road
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 5
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thanks... now for hitches....?
thanks! now, any advice on hitch and tow vehicle? we have access to a 1991 ford explorer, which i am really hoping will tow the pacer. if so, will the reese hitch do well enough with a trailer that size? thanks again.
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05-10-2006, 11:33 AM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 4,546
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peregrine
My findings find pacer wt to be 1750 empty, I'm using a 2001 ford explorer to tow with, max tow wt of 5500 lbs, so I've had on problems.
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(off topic) great username for an "airstreamer"! (and welcome to the forums).
here's some trivia: the first child born to the pilgrims in the new world was named "Peregrine".... http://www.pilgrimhall.org/whitep.htm
(allegedly, an ancestor of mine. talk about a salty old newenglander, eh? )
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05-10-2006, 11:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 950
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Yes, that set up will be fine; Depending upon the engine in the explorer. Make sure to check your users manual with the Explorer. Also, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, use the "bumper" hitch. You must use a frame mounted receiver type Class II hitch. Most will tell you to use a light weight distribution hitch. Don't know much about the ones for that light of a trailer. Hopefully someone can talk about very light WD hitches.
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Originally Posted by quinn
thanks! now, any advice on hitch and tow vehicle? we have access to a 1991 ford explorer, which i am really hoping will tow the pacer. if so, will the reese hitch do well enough with a trailer that size? thanks again.
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01-24-2008, 04:12 AM
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pezz
1982 34' Limited
mire poix
, midi pyrenees
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 117
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Weight Pacer
Quote:
Originally Posted by peregrine
My findings find pacer wt to be 1750 empty, I'm using a 2001 ford explorer to tow with, max tow wt of 5500 lbs, so I've had on problems.
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Hi
So that is the empty weight, do you know full load weight
thanks
perry
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01-24-2008, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 22' Safari
Oracle
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,174
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We towed a PU weighing in at 2800# full up, with a '89 Exploder V6. Draw Tite class III hitch, no WDH or anti-sway, never had any problems.
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