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GrandpaKip
Oct 13, 2019Explorer II
I would be concerned that, without a weight distribution hitch, the nose of your SUV will be way up, unloading the front tires.
With a 4000 lb trailer, you are looking at about 480 lb tongue weight. You could try to approximate this by putting weight on a cargo tray installed in your receiver to see the effect it will have.
If you end up with a 5000 lb camper, the tongue weight would be about 600 lb.
Our camper is listed as 3880 lb coming from the factory. Was almost 4300 lb when I took it home. Ready to go, it’s right at 5000 lb.
Just some stuff to consider.
With a 4000 lb trailer, you are looking at about 480 lb tongue weight. You could try to approximate this by putting weight on a cargo tray installed in your receiver to see the effect it will have.
If you end up with a 5000 lb camper, the tongue weight would be about 600 lb.
Our camper is listed as 3880 lb coming from the factory. Was almost 4300 lb when I took it home. Ready to go, it’s right at 5000 lb.
Just some stuff to consider.
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