We recently purchased a Kia Sorrento with the trailer tow package. It is rated to tow 5,000 lbs. Original plan was to purchase a small travel trailer with a dry wt of 3500-4000 lbs. I figured that i...
One other thing to consider is the weight rating of the rear axle. The payload weight rating is for the entire vehicle. Call your dealer or the manufacturer and ask what the axle is rated for. I agree with staying within the 3000-3500 weight range of the trailer.