Questions about buying a travel trailer
Hey everyone, I’m looking to buy a small travel trailer, roughly 20 ft and less than 4K gvwr. I’ve looked at forest river, Winnebago, and Jayco and I really like the Winnie micro 1700bh. My question i...
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You need to look at several numbers.
First the towing capacity of the SUV versus the GVWR of the trailer.
Second, the payload of the SUV versus the passengers, cargo in the SUV and 10-15% of the trailer GVWR for the tongue weight, and the hitch weight.
Third, the GCVWR of the SUV versus the trailer GVWR and the SUV actual loaded weight (including the calculated tongue weight of the trailer).
If all those are within the limits, then technically you can tow it. At that point, it becomes more about your comfort zone - some people don't like towing closer than 80% of the ratings, others will go right to the edge.
First the towing capacity of the SUV versus the GVWR of the trailer.
Second, the payload of the SUV versus the passengers, cargo in the SUV and 10-15% of the trailer GVWR for the tongue weight, and the hitch weight.
Third, the GCVWR of the SUV versus the trailer GVWR and the SUV actual loaded weight (including the calculated tongue weight of the trailer).
If all those are within the limits, then technically you can tow it. At that point, it becomes more about your comfort zone - some people don't like towing closer than 80% of the ratings, others will go right to the edge.
