bcjet
Apr 29, 2017Explorer
3500lbs vs 5200lbs trailer question
Good morning thanks for help in advance. Looking for advice on towing. Wondering the difference in real world towing difference of 1800 pounds.
Looking at 2 Toy Haulers. The question is for 1800 pounds more we get a lot more trailer. How much will I notice the difference in towing between the 2. How much more mpg will I loose with the heavier trailer? I am a fan of keep it simple. But don't want to be kicking myself for not buying a little bigger.
Tow Vehicle 2011 Chevy Express 3500 Van.
9600 tow limit no issue
16000 combined weights no issue
99% of time 2 Motorcycles (250cc) 230pnds each, 3 people.
1% of time NO Motorcycles 5 People. Just camping
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM CRUISE LITE 211SSXL
uvw 5300
Hitch 890
GVWR 8890
28ft long
Pacific Coachworks 18sle
uvw 3500
Hitch 530
GVWR 7500
23ft long
Thanks Bill
Looking at 2 Toy Haulers. The question is for 1800 pounds more we get a lot more trailer. How much will I notice the difference in towing between the 2. How much more mpg will I loose with the heavier trailer? I am a fan of keep it simple. But don't want to be kicking myself for not buying a little bigger.
Tow Vehicle 2011 Chevy Express 3500 Van.
9600 tow limit no issue
16000 combined weights no issue
99% of time 2 Motorcycles (250cc) 230pnds each, 3 people.
1% of time NO Motorcycles 5 People. Just camping
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM CRUISE LITE 211SSXL
uvw 5300
Hitch 890
GVWR 8890
28ft long
Pacific Coachworks 18sle
uvw 3500
Hitch 530
GVWR 7500
23ft long
Thanks Bill