Too many miles?
Hello everyone. I am new to the RV experience, I just purchased a new Tracer 240 TE. I have planned a trip from Michigan to Glacier NP. I reserved all the camp sites along the way. My question is,...
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Well, towing the TT is something I have never done before, I was assured by the dealer that I my TV (2008 Ford Explorer) rated to tow 5500 lbs, could pull safely. They also sold me an Equalizer Weight Distribution hitch. I did some research on towing with this TV, and while it is probably near the limit, it seems that the weights are in spec.
The Prime Time web site says that the TT is designed to be pulled with an SUV.
The TT is rated at 4110, according to my MI registration.
I really didn't want to start a, " Can my TV tow this TT" thread here, because I can always look through the archives on this forum, or do the math myself. I will also weight it at a scale according to instructions given in some books I bought. Thanks for asking, it has been a real concern for me.
I did not want to start a "Can your TV tow this..." Since you have been reassured by the dealer, why should I even bring it up? By your own admission, you haven't towed your TT any distance. You haven't bucked a head wind...or experienced an 18 wheeler passing you like you're standing still...or a moderate crosswind...or a white knuckle experience. If you said you've got a couple thousand miles under the belt and completely familiar and comfortable with the set up of the WD bars, etc. you'd be speaking from an experienced point of view.
You don't want to take on a long trip, particularly your first major trip, to find out you're not properly prepared.
Good luck and have a safe trip.
The Prime Time web site says that the TT is designed to be pulled with an SUV.
The TT is rated at 4110, according to my MI registration.
I really didn't want to start a, " Can my TV tow this TT" thread here, because I can always look through the archives on this forum, or do the math myself. I will also weight it at a scale according to instructions given in some books I bought. Thanks for asking, it has been a real concern for me.
I did not want to start a "Can your TV tow this..." Since you have been reassured by the dealer, why should I even bring it up? By your own admission, you haven't towed your TT any distance. You haven't bucked a head wind...or experienced an 18 wheeler passing you like you're standing still...or a moderate crosswind...or a white knuckle experience. If you said you've got a couple thousand miles under the belt and completely familiar and comfortable with the set up of the WD bars, etc. you'd be speaking from an experienced point of view.
You don't want to take on a long trip, particularly your first major trip, to find out you're not properly prepared.
Good luck and have a safe trip.
