Towing overweight

[jeremywatco]

Good Morning,

First off let me clarify by stating i am not looking for anyone to tell me what to do or what not to do. I know this will be a touchy subject with risks but its an honest question.....

My 2014 Fleetwood Storm has a 5000# towing capacity.

I am looking at a toad that weighs 5330# (Durango). Let's say I take half the fuel out of it (90#) I'd be at 5240#.

OK so pretty much zero tongue weight, how much extra stress is 240# of pulling weight going to cause? Hitch is 5000# hitch.

Now I realize 5000# is 5000#.. however we aren't full timers and probably would tow a toad 1000miles a year.. MAYBE if that.

I just want to know if I am being foolish by even thinking it...

[Two_Jayhawks]

If I already owned a tow vehicle that weighed 5300 lbs I would probably use it I assume that's the boat you are in. However if I was purchasing a vehicle to tow I would stay under the 5000 lb rating.
Aux brakes would be a must.

[dieharder]

Not an expert here, but I don't see it as a huge concern, since your overage is minimal.

However, be aware that, in the event of an accident or other issue, a good lawyer on their part could uncover this fact and try to use it against you. Whether they're successful or not with this is totally out of your control.