onelv wrote:
I still have the same TV...although went from a 2014 to 2015 (but still a Mercedes GL350 which I believe same towing specs)
I'm looking at a Apex 288bhs. (the model a looked at was 5100lbs and tongue weight of 585lbs)
Is this still too much trailer?
With a dry weight of 5100#, the loaded weight could be 6000# or more.
With a length of 31', the tongue weight percentage should be around 13%, and the corresponding TW would be about 800#.
Using a WDH will reduce the amount of vertical load transferred to the TV, but it will not reduce the tongue weight.
IMO, you should not tow with a TW which exceeds the TV manufacturer's rating by 200#.
If you do want to tow in excess of the receiver's TW rating, I recommend you contact Andrew Thomsom at
Can-Am RV.
Andrew has set up many combinations such as you are considering.
CAN AM usually reinforces an underrated receiver, and might suggest some other modifications.
Also be sure to get Andrew's opinion on the use of the Andersen WDH with your combination.
Ron
