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SoundGuy
Apr 01, 2016Explorer
Undercover Poe wrote:
Since I'm asking the question, I think I know the answer (it's probably no) but let's run thru the match and see how much over I am and how big of a deal is it to be over. Here is my stats on my trailer.
Your vehicle's tow rating of 3500 lbs doesn't mean you can tow a trailer weighing that much as you have to factor in the weight of people and cargo also in the vehicle. With such a limited tow rating you really need to be looking at a trailer no more than about 2500 to 2700 lbs dry ... this trailer you've highlighted has a stickered UVW of 3650 lbs so the answer isn't "probably no" but unquestionably no.
Keep in mind also that when towing any full height trailer it's not just about weight but also the effect significant wind resistance will have on your vehicle at highway speed, with the most obvious proof being fuel mileage that will typically drop 50% or more from what you get when not towing. You either need more tow vehicle or if you insist on towing with this vehicle stick with a low profile trailer such as a popup which won't suffer anywhere near as much wind resistance as will a travel trailer.
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