Buying a Tow Vehicle

don't pay much attention to towing capacity. this is a fictitious number. watch payload. my WJ for example is rated for 6500 lb towing but only 1000 payload. my camper comes in around 4000lb so lots of towing capacity but I am maxed on payload. 13percent on the tongue means I only have 480 lbs left to put in the jeep. me and my family take most of that leaving minimal capacity for gear, hitch and whatever else. also remember to get real world weights. sticker on my camper is for 3200 lbs but after adding food and camping gear and a battery and 60lbs of propane and whatever else (don't forget water if you use your tanks) that weight grows quickly.