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Re: Tow vehicle/RV match
Thank you everyone! You have given me much good advice and I appreciate everyone taking their time out to reply. I ultimately agree I need a larger tow vehicle as I don't want a smaller RV - Looks like I have much more research to do before any final decisions are made.403Views0likes0CommentsTow vehicle/RV match
Hello, Thanks to anyone who offers some advice. Complete newbie here :) I have a Dodge Grand Caravan that was purchased with a tow package. Per the owners manual: GCWR is 8,900 lbs Max Tongue Weight is 335 Max GTW is 3,800 lbs (assuming 2 ppl & luggage) I am looking at a StarCraft 16RB: Gross weight is 3500 lbs (dry 2585, cargo 915). Hitch weight is 290 lbs. I will never be driving with fresh water tank full. The hitch that was installed on the minivan is rated for 400/4,000 lbs (ecustomhitch 75579-118534) I have 3 questions. 1 - can this vehicle tow this RV? 2 - the hitch installed on the minivan looks really low - obviously the minivan sits lower than a truck. When I look at it though and thinking about the types of hitches I see that connect the RV to vehicle it seems like there wouldn't be enough clearance to the ground...maybe only 3-4". That seems too low...is it? 3. Would I need a weight distribution hitch instead of what is currently installed - would that help?4.7KViews0likes13Comments
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