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Explorer

Apr 03, 2015

help on tow weights

we are in the market for a hybrid trailer, I have a 2006 Saab 9-7x with the 5.3 v8. towing capacity is 6500lbs and has rear air leveling. I will be getting a weight distrubution with sway hitch
Two campers we are looking at
2004 starcraft travel star 21ss0 weight dry 3684
2005 dutchman kodiak 23tt weight dry 4500

I figure with camping gear and weight of us another 1500 lbs
so we'd be tight with the Kodiak, Would you feel either are doable or safe

33 Replies

Dakota98
Explorer
Apr 03, 2015
TV is "tow vehicle"

Determine your "payload capacity" first. That information should be on the door jamb sticker.

What you can "carry" & what you can tow are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.

Often times payload will be exceeded before you reach tow rating.
crazysimi
Explorer
Apr 03, 2015
Terryallan wrote:
I think you would be ok with either as far as tow capacity. TV payload may be another story for the Kodiak

What is the TV payload? Is that how much you can put in the camper?
Terryallan
Explorer II
Apr 03, 2015
I think you would be ok with either as far as tow capacity. TV payload may be another story for the Kodiak