Is a tow capacity of 6,200-6,500 enough?
Hello to all and thanks in advance! I've been going back and forth with the idea of purchasing an SUV or truck. With being a newbie, the process has at times been frustrating and overwhelming. So...
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you should find the trailer/flooplan you like, FIRST.
THEN you go find the tow vehicle capable of towing it comfortably.
We first made the mistake of trying to find the tow vehicle first and were going to get a Honda Ridgeline. but when we then found the trailer we liked, we discovered that it was woefully inadequate to tow it.
we should've found the trailer first, then it would've been easier to find a capable vehicle to tow it.
SUV's are notorious for low payload capacities, compared to their towing capacity. they run out of payload way before they get even close to their towing max. SUV's also are famous for soft suspensions.
as was said, payload capacities are VERY important and often overlooked by newbies who only look at towing capacities.
THEN you go find the tow vehicle capable of towing it comfortably.
We first made the mistake of trying to find the tow vehicle first and were going to get a Honda Ridgeline. but when we then found the trailer we liked, we discovered that it was woefully inadequate to tow it.
we should've found the trailer first, then it would've been easier to find a capable vehicle to tow it.
SUV's are notorious for low payload capacities, compared to their towing capacity. they run out of payload way before they get even close to their towing max. SUV's also are famous for soft suspensions.
as was said, payload capacities are VERY important and often overlooked by newbies who only look at towing capacities.
