Under 3500 lbs
Hello! I’ve been posting in new to rving - think it might make more sense to post here. What do you tow under 3500 lbs? Our TV is an Explorer and were ok with that. There’s 4 of us. Me and hubby, da...
Forum Discussion
SoundGuy wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:
large popup
Keep in mind that the passengers and gear in the tow vehicle get subtracted from the 3,500# tow rating.
The OP has a 2016 Explorer with a so-called "tow rating" of 5000 lbs. I already recommended a trailer like the Coachmen Apex 185BH or a similar model from other manufacturers, with a GVWR of ~ 3800 lbs, as one she could tow with her vehicle.
That's the same layout as mine BUT, mine is 8 feet wide so you get like a 42 inch wide bunk in the Dutchmen versions. Jayco 174? also has one of those layouts as do a few others I believe.
