Towing with a Chevy Venture
I am considering purchasing a 2015 Sportsmen 14 ft. travel trailer with a dry weight of 2123 lbs. I would be pulling it with a 2004 Chevy Venture that has a 3500 lb tow rating. The trailer has electri...
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Jetta03 wrote:dadmomh wrote:
Glad someone beat me to it re the frontal area. That makes all the difference in the world between 2100# of boat and 2100# of travel trailer. I am getting the feeling that the OP is looking for support in this decision and not finding it.
OP, please understand that folks on the forum have been around a long time, have seen or heard most and are only offering suggestions based on their knowledge. We may not be perfect, but usually pretty much right on with the opinions. If you have already made up your mind to go with this combo, we all wish you the best and safest travels. If you're after solid advice, please take it in the spirit it's intended.
One member often said, "I can pull my 23SS with my garden tractor, but it doesn't mean I should". Wisdom.
From your signature
2003 F-150 supercrew tow rating 7700lb
Rockwood 2604 gvwr 7714lb
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I take no offense and appreciate all advice. I will be within the vans towing capability weight wise. If the wind load turns out to be too much for the Van I will just have to change TV's. I also use the Van for my part time job delivering a monthly magazine because it is more economical and better suited for that than a pickup. Like I said even though the trailer is very small I will still use a wd hitch with sway control a tranny cooler and air shocks. I thank everyone for their helpful info.
