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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You should be ok (not spectacular power-wise, but ok). Weigh your hitch when loaded for camping, to make sure it's not too heavy. I would lean toward the Andersen No-Sway, because it's the lightest weight of any WD/antisway hitches; but with the Andersen, consider spending $100-$150 to have a Bulldog coupler put on the trailer. My second choice would be the Equal-i-zer hitch.
I towed a TT almost as heavy with my V8 2000 Mountaineer (Explorer clone). That was the old 5L pushrod V8. I probably put about 8,000 miles on that combo, including a trip that took me through the CO Rockies. It wasn't great but it got me there and back. My biggest issue was, I wasn't mindful of my hitch weight and I bent a rear truck spring by filling the front-mounted 30 gallon fresh water tank. We still have the Mountaineer; my wife won't let go of it.
I towed a TT almost as heavy with my V8 2000 Mountaineer (Explorer clone). That was the old 5L pushrod V8. I probably put about 8,000 miles on that combo, including a trip that took me through the CO Rockies. It wasn't great but it got me there and back. My biggest issue was, I wasn't mindful of my hitch weight and I bent a rear truck spring by filling the front-mounted 30 gallon fresh water tank. We still have the Mountaineer; my wife won't let go of it.
