Will It Tow?

Will a 2023 Ford Explorer tow a 2027 Forest River Flagstaff E-Pro E11LE?

2023 Ford Explorer (2.3L EcoBoost I4) with the 2027 Forest River Flagstaff E-Pro E11LE at its full GVWR of 2,749 lb, two adults and a dog aboard and a weight-distribution hitch.

Not sure yet

To know for sure, enter the payload from your door sticker (the yellow Tire and Loading one).

Tow rating: 251 lb to spare (2,749 lb camper, rating 3,000 to 5,300 lb)
Payload: Not sure yet (1,040 to 1,122 lb used, payload ? lb)
Truck and trailer together: Not sure yet (, GCWR not listed)

To settle it for your own truck: enter the payload from your door sticker (the yellow Tire and Loading one); measure your tongue weight.

Check it with your own numbers

Hitch setup

Weight-distribution hitch (optional): A light camper like this usually tows fine on a standard ball mount. Check your owner's manual.
Sway control (recommended): It stops the camper swinging side to side in crosswinds, when semis pass and on rough roads. Many weight-distribution hitches have it built in.
Measure your tongue weight (tip): We're estimating 330 to 412 lb. A tongue weight scale or a hitch with a built-in gauge gives you the real number. Enter it in step 2.

Hitches make towing steadier, but none of them raise your tow rating or payload. The hitch itself counts against payload.

Ratings come from manufacturer towing guides and spec sheets. These are planning estimates, not a safety guarantee. Your truck and camper stickers, your owner's manual and a scale always win.