Hoping to keep it to an SUV... will it work?
I have posted elsewhere about my trailer needs but for the TV... Really would like to keep the TV to a Dodge Durango (V8) which has towing capacity of 7200 pounds. GVW is 7100 pounds and loaded wit...
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Hawk7 wrote:rockhillmanor wrote:
SUV's have a short wheelbase. You end up with the tail wagging the dog and you won't be happy with your RV'ing experience towing with it. I tried it with a Tahoe ONCE and never ever again.
Great advice. I traded my Honda Pilot in because the white knuckle experience was enough for me. It just wasn't safe. Keep it to a pop up or trade the SUV in. I know it's not what you want to hear, but it's sound advice from many of us.
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OP you asked for advice and those of us that have tried it have given it to you. You as many new RV'ers, are missing the point of rated and safe.
What a tow vehicle is "rated" for towing from the manufacturer and what it can SAFELY tow are two different things. The rating does not take into consideration the length of what is being towed, whether it has 2 axles or 1 etc. Can you dead pull that weight most likely, but DRIVING it safely on the road in all conditions? No.
Tow a 7,200 lb 28ft TT with a short wheel based SUV.........and I don't want to be any where's around you on the road. One gust of wind, one semi flying by you and you will not be able to correct it and will end up the often seen statistic flipped over in the ditch.
You will be 'on' 'white knuckled' just driving. Again the tail wagging the dog.
My Tahoe was rated for 6,000 lbs. I bought a 3,400 lb TT. I took ONE trip with that set up. I actually turned around did not finish my trip and immediately sold a 2 month old TT when I got back and retired the Tahoe to getting groceries.
