22ZX towing question

[Surfer]

Time to sell the 18 and move up to a 22ZX. What does it take to tow one? I've got a Mercury Moutaineer, 7200lbs tow capacity with a 5000lbs hitch.
Any problems? Anyone interesrted in an 18, anyone got a 22?

[chappy]

I've used that vehicle's sister, Explorer model with V8, same specs, to tow a horse trailer with one animal inside. Total load about 4500#. You shouldn't have any problems with the 22zx. Same price for your '85 18 as listed earlier?

Rich

[BUIZILLA]

I think Mountaineer's came with AWD ??

4.6 or 5.0 ?

3.73's ??

we had a '97 5.0 Exploder w/ 3.73's that towed our Four Winns pretty good, weak on brakes though, the rear discs are sized for a Pinto...

[Uncle Fester]

I use an '07 Yukon and an '07 Chevy 2500 Express van. Neither know the boat is even back there.

[Surfer]

Buizilla, the trucks brand new, don't know it yet, yes it has AWD. I've been wondering how that will help on a slimey ramp, any experiance? The $$ on the 18 are negociable within reason, the trailer needs some work, but the boat is all there. Thanks

[Last Tango]

You Mercury Mountaineer will be AMPLE for towing the 22ZX. I tow my 22ZX with an '05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 with HEMI engine. I have the exact same tow rating. 22ZX on an aluminum trailer, dual axel, 4 whl disc brakes.
4x4 is ideal for slimey wet ramps.

[synack]

I tow a 22ZX with a 454Mag with a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with the 4.7L HO engine. It tows it "ok". The 22ZX 454Mag version is about 4300lbs dry.