OP,
You have a heck of a TV...don't let anyone tell you different. Just keep your eyes on the trailers your Vehicle can comfortably tow and not those super massive TT's. a 30 ft TT ain't happening but you could properly match some 19-25 ish ft TT's.
My Family Minivan with the 3.6 Pentastar has towed thousands of miles near (dare I say above) GCVWR without a hiccup, without holding up traffic, getting pretty decent MPG. Albeit with a POPUP or a Utility Trailer and not a full profile trailer..
As far as Michelin Tires...have I the choice, they will never grace my vehicles again. Pure overpriced garbage in my experience. That's coming from four sets of pure garbage wearing that brand name that I have had the displeasure of owning. There are much better (and less expensive) choices out there. Granted my experience was with P class tires but it's the whole fool me four times thing I can't get past..
Also, you do not need LT tires for your SUV... air them up to the Max sidewall pressure and enjoy.. watch your loading and trailer weight and have fun. There are tons of Xtra Load P rated tires.
My Pickup is my first SuperCrew F150. It has P class tires and I have zero intention of going to a LT tire. It's just not needed in this class of vehicle. When my DW and I look for our next RV to pull with this truck we will be looking for something under 5,000 lbs dry, preferably closer to 4,000 lbs.
My last F150 pulled a 31.5 ft TT with P rated tires and I never had a single issue with those tires.
Also, please use a weight distribution hitch. Doesn't really matter which brand you choose, just set it up right and size it appropriately for your trailer. I use basic WD hitch with add on friction sway controls, I have no desire for anything else as it works great and is highly adjustable. I have found that the round bar style weight distribution hitch rides a little better with less jarring than a straight trunnion style hitch. Haveing had both, the round bars tend to taper more giving a better ride. IMHO that is.
If you need LT tires you probably need a 3/4 ton pickup to begin with. Right tool for the job folks ;)
Thanks!
Jeremiah
