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Grateful_Camper
Sep 09, 2017Explorer
Weight aside - you will be right at your max - and your vehicle should handle that. I bought a similar size camper this summer (Vibe - 285bhs), paired with a tahoe. Every mile towing was an unpleasant experience. With an equalizer 4pt with sway control, it still felt like the rear end was getting pushed around. The length of the trailer as the issue as much as weight. I felt every breeze, and would start gripping the wheel very tight as every semi approached to pass. I was exhausted after a 2 hour tow. We plan on taking this camper everywhere, and I did not feel like it was 100% safe set up for my family. I never got into a sway issue that I couldn't control, but the potential was there, and on one or two occasions on my 2 hour interstate tow, I had to manually hit the trailer brakes to chill out the movement. Traded in my Tahoe LTZ for an f250. It is a world of difference towing -I feel much more stable, and drive relaxed. It can be done with your vehicle - but don't expect an enjoyable ride, and with the weigh maxed you will likely see mpg's between 7 and 8 for most of your trip.
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