I'm surprised there's not more posts here

TomG2 wrote:

profdant139 wrote:

I am not sure where the disagreement is here.

The disagreement is with the statement, [COLOR=]"less experienced/less skilled drivers simply default to recommending "a bigger tow vehicle."". Many of us who have towed a lot enjoy towing with a little extra in the tank, so to speak. Maxed out on the ratings may be good on those perfect days, but having a little extra tow vehicle has saved me more than once. I have towed with both and will always opt for a little extra capacity.

Not just "inexperienced"drivers suggest a little extra tow vehicle. But, as always, "different strokes for different folks". Makes me no nevermind.

Tom, I agree with your statement:

"having a little extra tow vehicle has saved me more than once. I have towed with both and will always opt for a little extra capacity."

An example is my Frontier with the funfinder behind it. I am under ALL of the load ratings, from payload, GVWR, axle capacities and tires. Same with the trailer. Way under the trailer axle and tire capacity.

I too like safety margin.

And that's been my point all along, in this case, with a smaller trailer, a mid size truck ( Frontier ) is not only adequate, it has extra margin for safety.
It also has adequate power. Towing in fourth (of six), with cruise set, it will maintain 60 mph on a 6 percent grade. Water temp only climbing from 195 to 198-200 ( as shown on the scangage2 ).

Truth be told, I'm closer to some of the stated limits with the F350 and the four horse GN hooked to it, or with a full load of hay on the flatdeck, than I am to limits of the Frontier with the funfinder.