Too Much For My Armada?
Ok so it’s clear that RV.net has some really experienced and educated folks. I have searched far and wide and found a ton of info but I still need some help closing in on an exact answer. My family ...
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rexlion wrote:bgum wrote:+1. This is about right. And use a sway-control hitch like Equal-i-zer or Reese Dual Cam. If you need more sleeping room than a 26' can give, consider a hybrid trailer (tent ends) or a Trailmanor (hardside expanding trailer). A 6000 lb trailer, once loaded for camping, can weigh 7000 or even 7500 lbs. 600 lb dry hitch weight can turn into 800-900 lbs very easily when you add LP, battery, water, and gear. And yes, watch your tug's payload, too.
Stay below 6000 and 600 tw and 26 ft
A 6000 loaded weight TT has a 900 tongue weight plus 100 pounds for the hitch. I doubt that Armada can safely pull that. Face the truth, small SUV's are not good for pulling TT of any reasonable weight.
