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FWIW, I've towed a 20' enclosed w/ an Expedition. I tried to keep the trailer as light as possible but it's prob still 6500-7000lbs. With a weight distribution hitch, it was white knuckles every time I passed a semi. Added the Equal-i-zer weight distribution/sway control hitch and was able to drive the rig w/ one hand.
Also, the stock pads on the Ford is pretty aweful. I've tried both Performance Friction Z-Rated and Hawk LTS, and it was like racing with stock pads vs Hawk Blues. No more glazed brake feeling, great initial bite and progressive pedal.
My Exp had the tow package and 3.73 rear end. On long incline, I just rev it at 4-5K rpm in 2nd gear and unless it's a very long flat area, I ran w/ Overdrive off most of the time to keep it from hunting. It never complained but the gas gauge certainly did. The Exp started its towing life w/ 100K miles on the clock.
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I too have towed a 20' enclosed with an '03 Expedition (2nd-generation). Truck weighs about 5800lbs, BTW. 5.4L, 3.73, towing package. I used a standard weight-distribution setup and friction-based anti-sway. I never had any white knuckle moments at all, but it drank gas like I drink Coke (i.e., too much). It's a great tow with the open trailer though.