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- cbshoestringExplorer IITHIS is an older list, but worth the look. Several small teardrops type trailers with a max of 2000 or under. Check out the floor plan for a sidekick 12...
- mkirschNomad II"Load it up and get it weighed" really isn't necessary here.
The car has 1150lbs of payload capacity.
15% of 2000lbs is 300lbs of tongue weight.
That leaves 850lbs for her, and anything she brings along in the car. She would have to work HARD to get 850lbs of people and stuff in that little car.
She could bring along her own accommodations, but they likely won't be terribly comfortable, especially if she has any physical limitations. You really don't say if she's a fit 50-60-70-something, or maybe has some arthritis going on.
Smallest fully self-contained units that don't require a ton of set-up are the single-axle travel trailers like the AR-ONE series and similar. Those require a midsize SUV with at least a 3500lb tow rating. - JonHightshoeExplorerThank you all. Forwarding this info on.
- ChooChooMan74ExplorerI am kinda shocked that it is not listed in any database. Seeing that it was nearly the same platform as the Jeep Liberty KK, which had a 5000lb rating when properly equipped. Looks like popup or teardrop.
Bring it to the UK though, and the tow rating may go up. UK Tow Ratings For Dodge Nitro, Gas and Diesel. - PRodacyExplorerI've pulled a little 1200 pound (loaded weight) with one and it struggled. I wouldn't even consider a small pop up. Look for a better tow vehicle.
- RoyBExplorer IIDon't rule out the tear drops and similar type small hard-sided trailers... Doesn't have to be just a POPUP which could be somewhat tricky to setup with one just one person...
- Old-BiscuitExplorer III2011 Dodge Nitro
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating-----5,600 lbs. GVWR
Payload-------------------------1,150 lbs. payload
Max Trailer Weight--------------2,000 lbs. towing capacity
As with ANY tow vehicle. Load it up ready for travel and get it weighed.
Real world payload is difference between actual weight and GVWR
Max trailer weight is a mfg. magical marketing tool.......you will exceed GVWR and run out of actual payload long before reaching max tow rating
A very lite trailer............ - JonHightshoeExplorerThank you for your quick reply. I will pass this on. We had been told a pop-up. I will let her know a very small one. Sounds like she may new a new ride. ;)
- lanerdExplorer IIAt best, a very small pop-up.
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