May-20-2014 07:17 PM
May-20-2014 09:20 PM
Arizona Kid wrote:onelv wrote:Arizona Kid wrote:
6,500 is the dry weight, looks like 8,000 is the wet weight. Plus the tongue weight is 795.
Way too much trailer for your set up. Salesmen will say anything for a sale, even if it might endanger your families life. 😞
Shipping Weight 6457
Carrying Capacity 1543
Hitch 795
Length 35' 4"
Height 10' 11"
Fresh Water 41
Waste Water 30
Gray Water 30
LPG 40
Tire Size ST225/75R15D
Type Travel Trailers
Region All
thanks...I guess I'm looking for a different trailer model and new dealership!
What are your thoughts on this model-http://www.kodiak-rv.com/floorplan/ultimate-package/240bhsl/
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I think you will be over the tongue weight if it's 600 lbs.
Have you looked at the Jayco line of light weight TT? They have a new Jay Smart coming in June, with European styling, that looks very interesting. Jay Smart
With your TV wheel base I wouldn't want to tow a trailer over 25'.
May-20-2014 08:55 PM
May-20-2014 08:51 PM
onelv wrote:Arizona Kid wrote:
6,500 is the dry weight, looks like 8,000 is the wet weight. Plus the tongue weight is 795.
Way too much trailer for your set up. Salesmen will say anything for a sale, even if it might endanger your families life. 😞
Shipping Weight 6457
Carrying Capacity 1543
Hitch 795
Length 35' 4"
Height 10' 11"
Fresh Water 41
Waste Water 30
Gray Water 30
LPG 40
Tire Size ST225/75R15D
Type Travel Trailers
Region All
thanks...I guess I'm looking for a different trailer model and new dealership!
What are your thoughts on this model-http://www.kodiak-rv.com/floorplan/ultimate-package/240bhsl/
I
May-20-2014 08:43 PM
May-20-2014 08:37 PM
westend wrote:
Link to the Kodiak
At least you're not like the other three or so this week that didn't like hearing their choice of trailer was above their towing capacity. Members here, know their rolling stock so standby for some good suggestions.
Best of luck in the hunt!
May-20-2014 08:25 PM
May-20-2014 08:19 PM
Arizona Kid wrote:
6,500 is the dry weight, looks like 8,000 is the wet weight. Plus the tongue weight is 795.
Way too much trailer for your set up. Salesmen will say anything for a sale, even if it might endanger your families life. 😞
Shipping Weight 6457
Carrying Capacity 1543
Hitch 795
Length 35' 4"
Height 10' 11"
Fresh Water 41
Waste Water 30
Gray Water 30
LPG 40
Tire Size ST225/75R15D
Type Travel Trailers
Region All
May-20-2014 08:09 PM
May-20-2014 07:57 PM
May-20-2014 07:55 PM
hbillsmith wrote:
I tow with the MB GL450 and it has the same capacities. Your biggest issue will be staying within the 600# tongue weight. MB doesnt give you more if you use a weight distr. hitch so you will need an ultra light with a tongue weight near 500#. Models with rear kitchen, rear entertainment have the lowest hitch weights. Also get the Anderson WDH its the lightest and does a great job controling sway. My trailer is a Dutchmen Kodiac 242RESL?
May-20-2014 07:46 PM
mbopp wrote:
Welcome to the forum.
Is 6500# the real weight, or the brochure weight? Most TT's weigh 300-500# more than the advirtised weight due to the "optional" equipment that's really standard. And you'll have 700-1000# of gear once you're ready to go.
What's the GCVW on the Mercedes? And the payload? I have a feeling that it'll be way too much trailer for the GL350.
What's the wheelbase on the Mercedes? Even with a good hitch I have a feeling it'll be a case of the tail wagging the dog.
And don't listen to the salesman when he says "Sure, you can tow that." All he wants to do is make a sale and has no legal requirement to make sure you're safe.
May-20-2014 07:40 PM
May-20-2014 07:31 PM
May-20-2014 07:29 PM
kaydeejay wrote:onelv wrote:First of all, welcome to the Forum.
Hi Everybody,
This will be our first TT. I've only towed tent trailers in the past. I was hoping for your advice if towing a 31BHPR (Premier by Ultra LIte by Bullet) will be too big of a jump? It weighs just under 6500lbs.
Also, is our set up safe? - My two vehicle is a 2014 Mercedes GL350 (diesel) with max tow of 7500lbs.
I appreciate any advice.
Thank-you
If that 6500# is the empty weight, figure 1000# more once loaded.
And that 7500# tow rating assumes a 150# driver in the vehicle. Any more than that has to be subtracted from the 7500#.
Can your GL350 available payload rating handle a 1000# tongue weight along with all occupants and "stuff"?
I suspect you are going to over your ratings, both GVWR, GAWR and trailer weight. Maybe even hitch ratings as well.
Towing would likely not be a fun experience.
May-20-2014 07:23 PM
onelv wrote:First of all, welcome to the Forum.
Hi Everybody,
This will be our first TT. I've only towed tent trailers in the past. I was hoping for your advice if towing a 31BHPR (Premier by Ultra LIte by Bullet) will be too big of a jump? It weighs just under 6500lbs.
Also, is our set up safe? - My two vehicle is a 2014 Mercedes GL350 (diesel) with max tow of 7500lbs.
I appreciate any advice.
Thank-you