Towing Set Up (New to RVing)
So I am new to RVing, not trailering as we boat quite often, and I'm interested in running some specifications by everyone before I go out and purchase a TT. We have a 2010 Lexus GX460, V8, 4WD. Th...
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It all comes down to how often and where you wish to tow.
I have an F-150 4x4 with the E-boost engine and pull a 5000 lbs. dry weight TT. On the CAT scales I am at or near the max cargo limit depending on how much “gear” I take. I have towed in the Rockies, Ozarks and hills and valleys of southern Indiana and Kentucky. I also have towed on the flat lands of the Midwest and across North and South Dakota. In short I expect my TT and TV combo the go where I wish to go. I would think this is a very common combo.
All that said, I only spend 25 to 30 percent of my driving time towing, or about 3000 to 4000 miles annually. The rest of the time my TV is my day to day vehicle.
However, if you live and tow in the mountains often, haul lots of camping gear, tow a large portion of the time, are a boondocker or have other special requirements you may need a stronger TV. A bigger TV and a lighter TT is generally a good idea, but only you know what your goals are.
I have an F-150 4x4 with the E-boost engine and pull a 5000 lbs. dry weight TT. On the CAT scales I am at or near the max cargo limit depending on how much “gear” I take. I have towed in the Rockies, Ozarks and hills and valleys of southern Indiana and Kentucky. I also have towed on the flat lands of the Midwest and across North and South Dakota. In short I expect my TT and TV combo the go where I wish to go. I would think this is a very common combo.
All that said, I only spend 25 to 30 percent of my driving time towing, or about 3000 to 4000 miles annually. The rest of the time my TV is my day to day vehicle.
However, if you live and tow in the mountains often, haul lots of camping gear, tow a large portion of the time, are a boondocker or have other special requirements you may need a stronger TV. A bigger TV and a lighter TT is generally a good idea, but only you know what your goals are.
