Too Heavy?
Hi all, New to the message board, new to RV’ing. My wife and I are considering a travel trailer purchase but I’m a bit concerned on my automobiles hauling capabilities. I have a 2015 Dodge Dura...
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Research and education about vehicle and camper weights will help you make an informed decision. Dry weight and tow weight are arguably the least important ones.
You did not mention payload, tongue weight, or gross vehicle weights. These are the more important numbers. Someone telling you it’ll be fine or that you will kill everyone around you without all the facts or numbers is just silly.
Figure out what you can safely tow with the Durango. Get all the weights and then run the numbers.
I do not understand the folks who say a short trip is safer than a long one. A squirrelly setup is still dangerous no matter how far you are from home.
You did not mention payload, tongue weight, or gross vehicle weights. These are the more important numbers. Someone telling you it’ll be fine or that you will kill everyone around you without all the facts or numbers is just silly.
Figure out what you can safely tow with the Durango. Get all the weights and then run the numbers.
I do not understand the folks who say a short trip is safer than a long one. A squirrelly setup is still dangerous no matter how far you are from home.
