Confused Newbie TT TV weights
Ill start off by apologizing ahead of time, Im sure this has been asked and answered many times. TV: 2002 GMC Envoy Book says max tow weight of 5300# Installed tow package with round plu...
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I tow a 21 foot hybrid with my small SUV. I know it is back there. I usually tow with 3 adults, 1 child, and a 3.8lb dog. A trip to the CAT scales revealed that I about at my front axle weight rating (Slightly over with no trailer, go figure?), got room to spare on my rear axle, and 100 pounds over my GVW. That is 110% ready to camp, since I was full of Fresh water (Hardly travel full, usually 1/3), propane, food, etc etc.
Biggest issue, as stated, is aerodynamic resistance. I have to pull down hill on the interstates. Luckily, my diesel purrs and doesn't mind the extra work. I tow at a safe 60MPH max.
My recommendations, first, if you are dead set on a TT, see if you can find a place that rents one similar to what you want. I rented an Amerilite 24BH, and it proved that I can tow it, but needed a few adjustments (luckily, Green Diesel Engineering also does transmission reprogramming). If you feel that it tows OK for you, then purchase, and don't cheap out on the hitchwork.
If that doesn't work out, there are a number of high wall popups that are pretty nice for starter campers. The hard shell is about a foot higher, giving you more room for cabinets and stuff like that.
Good luck and happy camping.
Biggest issue, as stated, is aerodynamic resistance. I have to pull down hill on the interstates. Luckily, my diesel purrs and doesn't mind the extra work. I tow at a safe 60MPH max.
My recommendations, first, if you are dead set on a TT, see if you can find a place that rents one similar to what you want. I rented an Amerilite 24BH, and it proved that I can tow it, but needed a few adjustments (luckily, Green Diesel Engineering also does transmission reprogramming). If you feel that it tows OK for you, then purchase, and don't cheap out on the hitchwork.
If that doesn't work out, there are a number of high wall popups that are pretty nice for starter campers. The hard shell is about a foot higher, giving you more room for cabinets and stuff like that.
Good luck and happy camping.
