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Second_Chance
Feb 24, 2020Explorer II
The "listed weight" is probably an empty weight - and the towing capacity of your vehicle is not as important as the payload capacity. Use the GVWR of the trailer instead of the "listed weight" and calculate 10 - 12% of that as a loaded tongue weight. Then figure out if your tow vehicle, after fuel, occupants, 100 lbs. for a weight distributing hitch, and anything else you will put in the car, has enough payload left over for your estimated tongue weight. I don't think it will - but read all the info provided in the link above.
Rob
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