Research by weight?
Hello, early stages of research here. Have narrowed what we are looking for based on TV (2016 Ford Explorer 5000/500). I have been researching hybrid and regular TT. I’m afraid I’m missing something ...
Forum Discussion
SoundGuy wrote:
There are all sorts of weight based trailer towing calculators available online but the number of beds has nothing to do with what you can tow. The limiting factor for anyone towing with a 1/2 ton or less will be, regardless of any other factors, the payload capacity of the vehicle. In your case, with a vehicle with a so-called trailer tow rating of just 5000 lbs, that won't be much. Without even punching numbers into a calculator I can say with confidence you'll be limited to a pretty small trailer, ~ 3000 lbs max dry weight being the most you should be considering. That's pretty small and will almost certainly limit you to smaller 17' and under single axle trailers, whether a TT or even a hybrid. Sorry, but the reality is you just can't tow much with such a limited vehicle as yours. :(
Even a hybrid? Most hybrids will weigh more than a comparably sized travel trailer, such as a front bedroom. Most think hybrids are lighter because of the tents, when in actuality they are heavier because the bunk doors themselves weigh more than standard wall construction.
Our Rockwood Roo 23WS hybrid comes in at about 4841 dry. Its Rockwood Mini lite cousin the 2503, which is a front bedroom TT on the same frame with same box size, and is almost a direct apples to apples comparison to materials and construction methods, comes in @ 4514 dry.
