Length versus weight and safety
As I noted in another thread, I would like to tow a TT with my Jeep GC (5.7 V8). It is rated to tow around 7500 pounds. But I have also heard that irrespective of weight, one should keep the length d...
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There can be all sorts of discussion, mathematical, mechanical and otherwise about TV and TT combinations. In the end all that matters is your level of comfort and acceptance with a chosen combination.
About an hour from here there is a huge RV dealer that rents RV's of all sizes for weekly and monthly rates. Your area probably has a similar dealer - you could rent a "long" tt and a short one either this fall, or next spring depending on weather. This will let you experience towing first hand.
The limiting factor for your GC (and my Ram) is hitch ball weight. I'm limited to 500 lbs (I was surprised it was so low), despite 8800 lbs tow rating. If you get much over 25-26 ft you'll go over 500 lbs on the ball. My KZ 200 is 400 lbs on the ball fully loaded.
About an hour from here there is a huge RV dealer that rents RV's of all sizes for weekly and monthly rates. Your area probably has a similar dealer - you could rent a "long" tt and a short one either this fall, or next spring depending on weather. This will let you experience towing first hand.
The limiting factor for your GC (and my Ram) is hitch ball weight. I'm limited to 500 lbs (I was surprised it was so low), despite 8800 lbs tow rating. If you get much over 25-26 ft you'll go over 500 lbs on the ball. My KZ 200 is 400 lbs on the ball fully loaded.
