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xteacher
Mar 07, 2016Explorer
silverfz wrote:
I think the aero dynamics of a popup is different then a trailer. Make sure of the rating before buying
Most definitely! We have both of the campers in my signature. The Aliner tows like a PUP; the AR-ONE is a small TT. My Pathfinder is rated to tow 6000 lb. and there's a big difference when towing the TT vs towing the Aliner. I wouldn't tow anything much bigger/heavier than what I have (under 3k lb. dry). I can tow the Aliner with a simple hitch, but I use a WDH/sway control with the AR-ONE.
The OP needs to find the frontal area limit of the TT in question (should be in the owner's manual of the car). This is the area of the front of the camper, which is like towing a sail into the wind - lots of wind resistance. For this reason, I always give myself a much bigger tow limit cushion when towing a TT.
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