Help with towing capacities

This is a more conventional RV with a 2,575 pound empty weight. It will barely fit under the 3,500 towing capacity for the Edge once you load it with supplies, and are ready to camp. But it has a bathroom!

http://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/1575/ They sell larger trailers, but they are heavier, and thus not able to fit within the 3500 pound towing limit of the Edge. I think that the Flex has a higher tow rating, but you do not have that model.

Good luck!

Happy camping!

Fred.

Hi,

I also have a Edge with a tow package, and the curb weight is around 4,000 pounds. You will not exceed the 8400 GCVWR if the Edge weight is 4,900 pounds curb weight and you attach a 3,500 pound trailer to it with a 350 pound hitch weight.

So you can add about 900 pounds to the Edge in passengers and camping gear, then add 350 pounds of hitch weight, and tow a 3,500 pound trailer. The trailer GVWR can be up to about 4,200 pounds, as long as it's empty weight is less than 2,800. The empty weight + camping gear, food, pots and pans, water, propane, ect. should not exceed 3,500 pounds. That is the hitch weight rating. If you exceed 3500 by a few pounds, you will still be OK, and handling will not be adverse, but I would not go over say 3,600 pounds.

You can not use weight distribution equipment with the factory installed 1.25" square hitch receiver. Such a small trailer normally will not require it, and the Edge can handle 350 pounds of weight on the hitch without sinking and making the headlight point skyward.

Try looking at these brands. http://www.scamptrailers.com/

http://aliner.com/ IT really does take about 90 seconds to set this one up, and you will stay dry inside. Unlike a pop up trailer, if it is raining, you do not need to open this type up in a garage to dry them out to prevent mold in the canvas. The low center of gravity and low overall height while driving help in windy conditions, and improved fuel mileage over a standard height RV. Yes they are secure while set up for towing or camping.

Fred.

You will need to find the weight of your vehicle listed on your driver's door jam.

1)Add to that weight what your and any passenger weight plus any other weight you put inside the vehicle.

2)Subtract that total from the 8,400 lbs. combined weight (GCWR). That figure will give you the total weight that you can tow, i.e. maximum weight a TT can weigh with all the personal items and supplies. loaded.

EXAMPLE: Your maximum weight going down the road cannot be over 8,400 lbs. If your vehicle weighs 3,500 lbs. and you add 200 lbs. to it you would subtract 3,700 pound from the 8,400 leaving 4,700 lbs. Now if your TT weighs 3,500 lbs. and you add 400 lbs. into it you would have 3,900 lbs. leaving 800 lbs. for additional cargo before the total GCWR was maxed out.

ependydad's link is a good one. Here is another link to a website that explains the terms mentioned when discussing towing and has a weight calculator.

See if this article helps you. It walks you through how to figure this out based on stickers on your car:
What Can I Tow?