Will I kill my mini-van?
I currently have a 13 Chrysler T&C with an aftermarket class III and a 4 flat harness. I’ve used it to tow an 8ft utility trailer to the dump and occasionally a 1500lb pop up camping. I have an opportunity to purchase a small hybrid camper from a family friend at a good price. It’s dry weight is +-2950 with a tongue weight of around 350lbs. The vehicle comes standard with a trans cooler and has a max towing rating of 3,600lbs. Remaining relevant info follows.
Vehicle curb weight 4,600. GVWR 6,000. Combined GVWR 8,750. Tongue Weight 360. Family weight w kids and a dog 550lbs.
With the understanding that we will have to travel bare bones light with empty tanks on the trailer is there a reason this set up won’t work? Including bikes, a set of golf clubs, a suitcase for each, fishing gear, essential dish ware and bedding along w and groceries I can’t imagine we have more than 400 pounds of gear. I would be upgrading the rear shocks and installing a brake controller in the van. Trips would be within 150 miles and would be through mostly flat midwestern terrain.
Vehicle curb weight 4,600. GVWR 6,000. Combined GVWR 8,750. Tongue Weight 360. Family weight w kids and a dog 550lbs.
With the understanding that we will have to travel bare bones light with empty tanks on the trailer is there a reason this set up won’t work? Including bikes, a set of golf clubs, a suitcase for each, fishing gear, essential dish ware and bedding along w and groceries I can’t imagine we have more than 400 pounds of gear. I would be upgrading the rear shocks and installing a brake controller in the van. Trips would be within 150 miles and would be through mostly flat midwestern terrain.
