Looking for TT to fit our needs. Newb.
Hello learned sages! Taking the family on a tour of the US and Canada this summer. National Parks, etc. I think we have basically decided to get a travel trailer, and tow it with my vehicle. It's m...
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Help me understand why. Yes, I'd prefer to tow something large and comfortable, but I don't want to break my vehicle or compromise our safety.
Let me start over.
My TV GVWR is 6150lbs. Vehicle with full tank of gas, me and my family, and our camping stuff weighs about 5580lbs. Owners manual says it can tow 6500lbs, but the hitch is only rated to 5000lbs. What other numbers make a difference?
What weight range should I be looking for? What kind of length is ideal, how long is too long?
How much different is towing a 4000lb TT vs towing a 4000lb pop-up? Maybe that's what I'm not understanding.
EDIT: Factory tow package comes with a transmission cooler, which I just verified is installed in my TV.
Let me start over.
My TV GVWR is 6150lbs. Vehicle with full tank of gas, me and my family, and our camping stuff weighs about 5580lbs. Owners manual says it can tow 6500lbs, but the hitch is only rated to 5000lbs. What other numbers make a difference?
What weight range should I be looking for? What kind of length is ideal, how long is too long?
How much different is towing a 4000lb TT vs towing a 4000lb pop-up? Maybe that's what I'm not understanding.
EDIT: Factory tow package comes with a transmission cooler, which I just verified is installed in my TV.
