Newbie-Camper - Can I tow this trailer?

GMAN2015 wrote:
Newbie camper here, can anyone let me know?

Just inquiring on if I can tow this camping trailer with my vehicle.

2008 Starcraft Hi Wall Pop Up Camper Model 3608

Dry Weight (lbs/kg) 2865
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs) 636 / 288.5
GVWR (lbs/kgs) 3750
Hitch Weight (lbs/kgs) 325 / 147.4

Have a 2013 AWD Journey Crew rated at 2500-3500 pounds

If so can anyone recommend a hitch and wire harness for brakes and lights rated to pull the trailer above.

Thanks
George

George,
If I understand your figures correctly, you will be over weight by 250 pounds gross and 125 pounds on the tongue--provided you Journey is set up to pull 3500 pounds. By the time you add people to the vehicle and anything you will want to carry in it, you will definitely be over limit. You have a small SUV, that means a trailer smaller than what you are looking at.

What you need to determine first is what capacity of Journey you have. If you have the 2500 pound capacity then you need a very small trailer. Tongue weight is probably 250 or 350 pounds depending on your setup. You also need to find out the GCVW for your Journey so you know what you can carry in your vehicle and pull for a trailer.