Towing 4.6k w/ Nissan Titan vs Dodge Durango
Hi RV.NET Forumers! Just joined the forumns to read and learn. I have the following question. I live in Portland and plan on renting a TT (4.6k Dry 2018 starcraft avalon, 530 TW). My question is be...
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Bionic Man wrote:
If you are a "by the numbers" guy, you will need to look at the payload capacity of both vehicles.
Personally, I would use the Durango (are RTs still Hemi?). First hand experience, they make a good tow vehicle for the weight class you are discussing.
Boomerweps wrote:
At that weight, you'll likely need a weight distributing hitch.
Of course the truck would likely pull better, but the Durango would be fine. Do you own one or the other now? Is the six person camping only immediate family or includes guests? If buying a new tow vehicle, many 1/2 ton trucks have a front seat semi-bench option.
Yes the durango is a 5.7 Hemi. Just found out my TW will be completely exceeded by the trailer+fam. It's only 1200 lbs.
