2016 Coachmen Apex 23LE - First Trailer
Good evening - we are finalizing our first TT purchase, a Coachmen Apex Ultra Lite 23LE, and are looking forward to picking it up this weekend and hitting the great outdoors. Prior to purchasing the ...
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Without researching all the specs and numbers, I would hazard a guess that you are going to be pushing the limits with a tt that size.
The dry weights are meaningless as no one tows an empty trailer with no options. Most dry weights are usually several hundred pounds heavier once delivered and options, batteries, propane etc are added. Once loaded with stuff for a family (assumed by the bunks) you're going to be real close, if not over, that tow rating.
Keep in mind that the tow ratings decrease pound for pound with stuff and passenger weights added to the vehicle. Another figure you need to be concerned with is the Durangos payload and hitch ratings. These will usually be exceeded well before reaching the tow ratings. The maximum payload is around 1300lbs, less with loaded up models. (check your drivers door panel for actual payload number) All passengers, stuff, and tongue weight count towards this. That tt will have a tongue weight that will eat up at least 650lbs of that. Does that leave you enough for your family?
You'll also likely find a V6 to be very anemic for towing a 5K+ trailer. Get some actual scaled weights and do your homework before falling into the trap that many of us on here have.
The dry weights are meaningless as no one tows an empty trailer with no options. Most dry weights are usually several hundred pounds heavier once delivered and options, batteries, propane etc are added. Once loaded with stuff for a family (assumed by the bunks) you're going to be real close, if not over, that tow rating.
Keep in mind that the tow ratings decrease pound for pound with stuff and passenger weights added to the vehicle. Another figure you need to be concerned with is the Durangos payload and hitch ratings. These will usually be exceeded well before reaching the tow ratings. The maximum payload is around 1300lbs, less with loaded up models. (check your drivers door panel for actual payload number) All passengers, stuff, and tongue weight count towards this. That tt will have a tongue weight that will eat up at least 650lbs of that. Does that leave you enough for your family?
You'll also likely find a V6 to be very anemic for towing a 5K+ trailer. Get some actual scaled weights and do your homework before falling into the trap that many of us on here have.
