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weechi2 → New RVillagers Group: June 21, 2021Hi I'm planning on buying a KZ sportman Classic travel trailer. I need a vehicle to tow it. it 's GVWR is 3500. Would you tow it with a SUV or a small truck.
RVillage Camp Host Ashley June 21, 2021Hey there! Welcome to RVillage, glad to have you a part of the community. I shared your post with the KZ RV owners group. Attaching the link below. Hope you get your towing question answered.
www.rvillage.com/rvillage/show-fe... moreHey there! Welcome to RVillage, glad to have you a part of the community. I shared your post with the KZ RV owners group. Attaching the link below. Hope you get your towing question answered.
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WindychicJune 21, 2021
Check the maximum tow weight of the vehicle you want to tow with. I would not pull anymore then suggested tow weight.
AugieMattheissJune 21, 2021Yes I would, that is a light weight trailer, double check specs, mid size diesel pickups are rated for over double that weight. Double check tongue weight against payload with realistic passenger, fuel and other non-trailer payload. I feel I must state ... moreYes I would, that is a light weight trailer, double check specs, mid size diesel pickups are rated for over double that weight. Double check tongue weight against payload with realistic passenger, fuel and other non-trailer payload. I feel I must state two obvious sets of facts: all other things being equal, the heavier and more powerful the truck the more relaxed and more stable goes the towing. Maneuverability and fuel economy go down with size, weight and power. less
Adam and Charlene MJune 25, 2021So true. Went from hauling my Jayco 24MBH (7350 GVWR) with a 1500 with a 4.7 gas to a 2500 6.7 diesel and oh man what a difference. Max towing on the 2500 is 17500, I'm hauling around 6500-7000 depending on the trip, rides like a dream. Just did an 8 hour... moreSo true. Went from hauling my Jayco 24MBH (7350 GVWR) with a 1500 with a 4.7 gas to a 2500 6.7 diesel and oh man what a difference. Max towing on the 2500 is 17500, I'm hauling around 6500-7000 depending on the trip, rides like a dream. Just did an 8 hour from home trip with no issues and very little stress.
General rule of thumb I've found(by reading a lot), find your max towing capacity, only tow 75-80% of that or you will be loosing your mind and turning grey while hauling it. Get a good load leveling sway control if it's a bumper pull, and keep the front end heavier than the rear, (put about 10% of the total trailer weight on the tongue) or the sway control won't do you any good. Do the reverse math on your trailer weight and find a vehicle that has the towing capacity, and that you are comfortable driving. If you can afford something bigger, get it.
Make a couple of short runs with the set up to get a feel for it before attempting anything long distance.
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