Would you tow this trailer home?
We're looking to buy a 2015 Jayco X213 and would be picking it up 6 hours away. To get it home, we'd need to use our MDX. There will be a more capable tow vehicle added to the family, but it's not ava...
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For reference purposes, I'm going to publish the numbers for the 2012 Acura MDX + 2014+ Jayco X213.
2012 Acura MDX
GVWR: 5952
RGAWR: 3175
FGAWR: 2888
GCWR: 10053
Acura MDX 1/4 tank of fuel: 4550lbs
2014 X213: Factory delivered weight varies between 4250lbs and 4350lbs, depending on options/accessories.
10053-4350-170(pax1)-130(pax2)-50(pax3)-50(dog1)-500(tongue weight, loaded)-4550(car)-200(full fuel tanks)=43lbs available in rated capacity available for cargo.
So we're skirting the rated limits. A WDH will be absolutely necessary. No it won't be a speed demon. Be conservative in your cargo loadout in the trailer, cognizant of where you are loading and you'll be fine. Don't travel the long trip with a full water tank if you can fill it locally.
2012 Acura MDX
GVWR: 5952
RGAWR: 3175
FGAWR: 2888
GCWR: 10053
Acura MDX 1/4 tank of fuel: 4550lbs
2014 X213: Factory delivered weight varies between 4250lbs and 4350lbs, depending on options/accessories.
10053-4350-170(pax1)-130(pax2)-50(pax3)-50(dog1)-500(tongue weight, loaded)-4550(car)-200(full fuel tanks)=43lbs available in rated capacity available for cargo.
So we're skirting the rated limits. A WDH will be absolutely necessary. No it won't be a speed demon. Be conservative in your cargo loadout in the trailer, cognizant of where you are loading and you'll be fine. Don't travel the long trip with a full water tank if you can fill it locally.
