Newbie-Camper - Can I tow this trailer?
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 Pay...
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You should shoot for something with a dry weight of around 1500-2000 lbs and dry hitch weight of 150-200 lbs. There are some out there, but I don't think they'll have a slide or a wet bath. Rockwood 1940LTD is one that could work.
If they rate the Journey for 2500 lbs max towing, there must be a reason (and we know it isn't the engine). It could be the brake size, the suspension, the cooling system size, the strength of hitch receiver mounts, etc.
I'd suggest getting a Reese/DrawTite receiver, they're good quality. Make sure you have brakes on your popup, and any decent trailer specialty shop can wire in a 7 pin receptacle and brake controller (as well as mount the receiver).
If they rate the Journey for 2500 lbs max towing, there must be a reason (and we know it isn't the engine). It could be the brake size, the suspension, the cooling system size, the strength of hitch receiver mounts, etc.
I'd suggest getting a Reese/DrawTite receiver, they're good quality. Make sure you have brakes on your popup, and any decent trailer specialty shop can wire in a 7 pin receptacle and brake controller (as well as mount the receiver).
