Help in choosing tow vehicle needed
My husband and I are looking at light weight travel trailers, under 4000, about 23'. Could you guys give me an idea of what kind of vehicle you use to tow yours that is about this size? We would nee...
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Take 5 minutes and download the towing guides that are available online from Ford, GM, Ram, and Toyota. They provide maximum tow load specifications by model and engine and transmission and gearing (very important) for all their tow worth vehicles.
Get something that is rated for more load than you plan to tow as the ratings are for maximum which is not the same as optimum. The heavier the load the greater the distance needed to get up to 55 MPH to safely merge with traffic, the longer it will take to pass a very slow moving tractor trailer on a grade, and the greater the distance required to come to a full stop. You also do not want to be 100% dependent upon the trailer brakes working to bring the tow vehicle and trailer to a complete stop.
Don't be deluded with higher MPG ratings for vehicles with smaller engines or higher rear end gearing as it is irrelevant when towing a trailer.
Get something that is rated for more load than you plan to tow as the ratings are for maximum which is not the same as optimum. The heavier the load the greater the distance needed to get up to 55 MPH to safely merge with traffic, the longer it will take to pass a very slow moving tractor trailer on a grade, and the greater the distance required to come to a full stop. You also do not want to be 100% dependent upon the trailer brakes working to bring the tow vehicle and trailer to a complete stop.
Don't be deluded with higher MPG ratings for vehicles with smaller engines or higher rear end gearing as it is irrelevant when towing a trailer.
