2021 Ford Explorer XLT Towing 2012 Forest River RV Rockwood Roo 17
This build shows the 2021 Ford Explorer XLT (5,300 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2012 Forest River RV Rockwood Roo 17 (3,063 lbs dry weight). With 321 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Midsize Pickup
2021 Ford
Explorer XLT
2.3L I4 · AWD
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Travel Trailer
2012 Forest
River RV Rockwood Roo 17
22' 11" Length · Sleeps 6
Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
3,593 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
1,707 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 3,593 lbs
RV Dry Weight
3,063 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
321 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 424 lbs
In Trailer: 321 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
424 lbs
Bicycles ×3
90 lbs
Firewood Bundle
40 lbs
Pop-up Canopy ×2
70 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV
321 lbs
Toiletries ×3
30 lbs
Extra Bedding
20 lbs
Towels & Linens
10 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
23
Solo MPG
20.9
Towing MPG
-9%
$16.75
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Create Your BuildVehicle Specs
Full Specs →2021 Ford Explorer XLT
Max Towing
5,300 lbs
80% Guideline
4,240 lbs
MPG
23 combined
Engine
2.3L I4
RV Specs
Full Specs →2012 Forest River RV Rockwood Roo 17
Dry Weight
3,063 lbs
GVWR
3,841 lbs
Length
22' 11"
Sleeps
6
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