Can my vehicle tow this camper?
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 trail...
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Well, if we use 4680 lbs. as the camping weight of your TT, your tongue weight is going to be 468 to 702 lbs. If we use 13% as the average, the tongue weight is 608 lbs.
Since the weight limit of most class IV hitches is 500/5000 lbs., you'll be over the 500 lb. limit without a WDH.
Now you need to determine the cargo capacity of your Exploder. On the driver's door pillar is a sticker that says "Cargo and passenger weight should not exceed ____ lbs.". Subtract the 608 tongue weight plus 100 lb. WDH (708 lbs) from this number. The number that is left is what you can safely carry. If your passenger weight, food, fuel, ect., weigh more than this number, you'll have to leave somebody behind or get a smaller TT or get a bigger tow vehicle.
Since the weight limit of most class IV hitches is 500/5000 lbs., you'll be over the 500 lb. limit without a WDH.
Now you need to determine the cargo capacity of your Exploder. On the driver's door pillar is a sticker that says "Cargo and passenger weight should not exceed ____ lbs.". Subtract the 608 tongue weight plus 100 lb. WDH (708 lbs) from this number. The number that is left is what you can safely carry. If your passenger weight, food, fuel, ect., weigh more than this number, you'll have to leave somebody behind or get a smaller TT or get a bigger tow vehicle.
