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Crusher_33
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Mar 02, 2014

How big can I tow?

I have been searching but cannot find anything and with it being Sunday I cannot call the car dealer or Rv dealer. I have an opportunity to buy a 32 foot camper but do not know what my vehicle is capable of towing. I have a 2005 Dodge Durango with 4 wheel drive and the 5.7 Hemi. If anyone could help me to determine if my vehicle could tow a 32 foot camper and if not, how big would be the maximum I could pull? Thanks in advance.
  • Crusher, suggest you go over to the Hybrid Forum if you have questions about them.
    since i have one, let me give you a warning.

    most hybrid owners, were former popup owners and want to continue the "tent" feel that a hybrid gives you but with more amenities and less setup hassle.
    we know the few negatives that come with the canvas ends but are willing to put up with them, in order keep sleeping under canvas. we love the experience.

    but many buy a hybrid just because it offers a lot of sleeping space in a small and lighter package. but they don't take into consideration the extra work/care/maintenance that's required. they end up selling the hybrid because of failing to think about that.

    those of us in the hybrid community often state: "If you don't love the idea of sleeping under canvas, DON'T buy a hybrid".

    if this idea appeals to you and your family, you might be a good candidate for owning a hybrid travel trailer.:B
    after over 7 years, we still love ours.
  • Buy a hybrid because you want to sleep under canvas like a tent. There are some TT options at the same 3500-4500 pound dry weights as well.
  • bikendan wrote:
    Crusher, suggest you go over to the Hybrid Forum if you have questions about them.
    since i have one, let me give you a warning.

    most hybrid owners, were former popup owners and want to continue the "tent" feel that a hybrid gives you but with more amenities and less setup hassle.
    we know the few negatives that come with the canvas ends but are willing to put up with them, in order keep sleeping under canvas. we love the experience.

    but many buy a hybrid just because it offers a lot of sleeping space in a small and lighter package. but they don't take into consideration the extra work/care/maintenance that's required. they end up selling the hybrid because of failing to think about that.

    those of us in the hybrid community often state: "If you don't love the idea of sleeping under canvas, DON'T buy a hybrid".

    if this idea appeals to you and your family, you might be a good candidate for owning a hybrid travel trailer.:B
    after over 7 years, we still love ours.


    Good info- I create a pros/cons blog entry on hybrids:

    http://www.learntorv.com/2014/02/hybridexpandable-camper-pros-and-cons.html
  • bikendan wrote:
    Crusher, suggest you go over to the Hybrid Forum if you have questions about them.
    since i have one, let me give you a warning.

    most hybrid owners, were former popup owners and want to continue the "tent" feel that a hybrid gives you but with more amenities and less setup hassle.
    we know the few negatives that come with the canvas ends but are willing to put up with them, in order keep sleeping under canvas. we love the experience.

    but many buy a hybrid just because it offers a lot of sleeping space in a small and lighter package. but they don't take into consideration the extra work/care/maintenance that's required. they end up selling the hybrid because of failing to think about that.

    those of us in the hybrid community often state: "If you don't love the idea of sleeping under canvas, DON'T buy a hybrid".

    if this idea appeals to you and your family, you might be a good candidate for owning a hybrid travel trailer.:B
    after over 7 years, we still love ours.


    X's 2 on what he said. We too love our HTT. And you could tow any HTT with a Durango like yours. I think the longest of the HTT's is about 26' Still would need the WDH and brake controller.
  • Thanks for all the info everyone. Going out on Saturday to start looking.
  • Our Rockwood is 23' closed up and 30' once the beds are out. 23' sounded better to me going down the road.
  • Well, thanks to every ones help and input we went and purchased our first camper. We just purchased a new 2013 Spree 240 BHS. It has everything we need and my Durango should pull it nicely.

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