How big a trailer can I easily tow
Hello all. I am looking at retiring summer of 2015 and I am looking at spending a month or two traveling the Western US. I am currently evaluating different TT options and would appreciate advise. ...
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Thanks to everyone that has responded. I appreciate the advise.
I have a fair amount of experience towing, but not a TT. I have pulled sailboats and small pop-up campers in the past mostly using Jeeps or minivans. In my younger days, I have pulled construction trailers, loaded with Backhoes and other heavy equipment, using dump trucks. So some experience, but not extensive.
Based on what has been posted it looks like my TV could handle heavier, up to 6500 pounds, TT's if I was only towing locally. Since my plans are to cross the Rockies at least twice, I would be better suited to stay with the lighter weight TTs.
ETA I don't think I will be doing enough long range trips to justify the additional cost of a new TV. I understand the recommendations to do that, but new TT and new TV will be $60-80k and that does not meet my retirement budget.
I have a fair amount of experience towing, but not a TT. I have pulled sailboats and small pop-up campers in the past mostly using Jeeps or minivans. In my younger days, I have pulled construction trailers, loaded with Backhoes and other heavy equipment, using dump trucks. So some experience, but not extensive.
Based on what has been posted it looks like my TV could handle heavier, up to 6500 pounds, TT's if I was only towing locally. Since my plans are to cross the Rockies at least twice, I would be better suited to stay with the lighter weight TTs.
ETA I don't think I will be doing enough long range trips to justify the additional cost of a new TV. I understand the recommendations to do that, but new TT and new TV will be $60-80k and that does not meet my retirement budget.
