considering upgrading tow vehicle
Hello - We have a small camper - the 16 foot Amerilite, which only weighs 2300 pounds. We are currently towing with our 2011 Nissan Quest minivan (which is a v6). We have always felt that the mi...
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Melanie83103 wrote:
Hello - We have a small camper - the 16 foot Amerilite, which only weighs 2300 pounds. We are currently towing with our 2011 Nissan Quest minivan (which is a v6).
Thanks!!
Melanie
Is that 2,300#'s a dry weight? I tried looking up your trailer and I see 2,300# listed as a dry weight. I see a gross weight of around 3,300#. Since you are looking at a new (new to you) vehicle I'd use the gross weight and not the empty or dry weight. I'd guess the hitch weight around 500# (3,300 x 0.15 = 495#)
Just a thought but if you find one with a little more capacity than what you need now, if you find a bigger TT and want to upgrade, you'll have the vehicle to pull it. Pickups with covered bed are like having a huge trunk for all kinds of gear (camping or not).
Good Luck.
