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nathan
Explorer
Oct 26, 2016

Towing with Citation sprinter

We are considering purchasing a 2017 Citation sprinter with a Mercedes 188 hp engine. Hitch is rated at 5000 lbs. We will be towing a 2008 Saturn Vue weighing appox 3500lbs. Is this doeable:h Would not want to purchase if we cound not tow a vehicle with it.:R
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    mowermech
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2016
    The hitch rating is only part of the equation. What is the Sprinter rated to tow?
    If THAT rating is 3500 lbs. or more, IMO you are good to go.
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    loggenrock
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2016
    I'v got a Coachmen Prism on the Sprinter chassis - tow rated at 3500#, we pull a Suby Forester (3200#) just fine. You do need to know GCVW - Gross Combined Vehicle Weight - this is the maximum of the camper weight (fully loaded with you, food, the dog, water, etc) plus toad. Our GCVW is 15250 lbs. Rig weight is 11100# max, leaving me 4150# for a toad, but hitch rating is 3500#, so that is the maximum. GCVW and GVWR should be listed either on the door edge sticker or in the owners manual. To get your actual weight you need to weigh it. ST

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