Camplite
I have a Nissan Xterra which has a towing capacity of 5000lbs. I am looking at the Camplite RBS 21. According to the manufacture sticker the dry weight is 3500lbs. I figure with 1000lbs of cargo I s...
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Ok so my Xterra is automatic which has 5000lbs towing and I'm pretty sure the tow hitch is 500lbs.
After reading through the responses these are the things to consider:
Length of trailer to length of Xterra.
Gross weight
Dry weight
Tongue weight for hitch, cargo weight of Xterra. Don't understand how cargo weight effects what you can tow.
Weight distribution hitch/ electric brakes, not sure where these brakes are.
Tire rating
Anything else.
I am planning to go to the RV show in Hershey Pa in Sept. If I don't make that one then the Edison NJ show in January.
I am in know hurry, I want to do this right the first time.
Thanks for all your help .
After reading through the responses these are the things to consider:
Length of trailer to length of Xterra.
Gross weight
Dry weight
Tongue weight for hitch, cargo weight of Xterra. Don't understand how cargo weight effects what you can tow.
Weight distribution hitch/ electric brakes, not sure where these brakes are.
Tire rating
Anything else.
I am planning to go to the RV show in Hershey Pa in Sept. If I don't make that one then the Edison NJ show in January.
I am in know hurry, I want to do this right the first time.
Thanks for all your help .
