Towing Advice - Dakota and Coachman Apex/Nano
Hi all! I wanted to get some towing advice - I'm looking to pull a 2016 Coachman Apex Nano. The Trailer specs are: Hitch Weight: 456 Pounds UVW: 3,710 GVWR: 6,000 My Tow Vehicle: 2003 Do...
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Trailer's going to be in the ballpark of 5000lbs loaded and ready to camp, with a hitch weight of around 650-700lbs.
As long as you don't go crazy loading the truck up with stuff like firewood, motorcycles, quads, and you don't have 250lb linebackers for kids, you'll be within the ratings. Good truck brakes, good tires, good trailer brakes, and you'll be safe.
Safe doesn't equate to happy, though. We're talking about a 13 year old truck here that would be pushing its limits when new, and we don't really know how much the engine and transmission have left. That tired engine might leave you creeping up hills in 2nd gear while you pound on the steering wheel in a blind rage. Transmission might decide that 500 miles from home is a good time to call it a career. Perfectly safe, but totally disgusted.
As long as you don't go crazy loading the truck up with stuff like firewood, motorcycles, quads, and you don't have 250lb linebackers for kids, you'll be within the ratings. Good truck brakes, good tires, good trailer brakes, and you'll be safe.
Safe doesn't equate to happy, though. We're talking about a 13 year old truck here that would be pushing its limits when new, and we don't really know how much the engine and transmission have left. That tired engine might leave you creeping up hills in 2nd gear while you pound on the steering wheel in a blind rage. Transmission might decide that 500 miles from home is a good time to call it a career. Perfectly safe, but totally disgusted.
