Matching tow vehicle to a TT
Hi Everyone, We are looking to purchase our first TT. We do not have a tow vehicle yet. I have some questions about weight and the towing capacity. We are looking at a 25' trailer that is about ...
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We bought a 25' TT thinking we'd tow it with a 4Runner. Although we could maybe stay within specs, we would not be safe during imperfect road conditions.
So we upgraded the TV to a Ford Expedition and there are (windy) days when I'd still prefer an even more steady package.
The key figure is to determine what the tongue weight will be if you have 15% of your full trailer on it (so close to 1,000 lbs in your case) and then look at the yellow payload sticker on the vehicle (usually in the driver's door). The total "cargo" number includes your tongue weight and passengers and any other cargo inside the TV.
So we upgraded the TV to a Ford Expedition and there are (windy) days when I'd still prefer an even more steady package.
The key figure is to determine what the tongue weight will be if you have 15% of your full trailer on it (so close to 1,000 lbs in your case) and then look at the yellow payload sticker on the vehicle (usually in the driver's door). The total "cargo" number includes your tongue weight and passengers and any other cargo inside the TV.
