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#367 of 396 Re: ?????? [gdog6] by paisan

Apr 26, 2007 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: gdog6 (Apr 26, 2007 6:42 pm)
You are correct.
 
Payload Max - Tounge weight - passengers - gear in vehicle = Payload balance
 
So if the payload is 1000lbs
 
1000
-500 lb tounge weight
-500 lb passengers
-200 lb gear
= 200 lbs over payload
 
Trailer weight is not subtraced from the Payload however.
 
Most people (including myself) don't always follow this rule.
 
I am glad to say the Armada which is rated at 9100lbs towing has successfully been towing my 9100lb performance boat so far this summer.
 
-mike

#368 of 396 Glad to know by gdog6

Apr 27, 2007 (12:27 pm)

glad to know i was right. but feel sorry for the people who
do not know they are damaging their SUV

#369 of 396 Re: Glad to know [gdog6] by paisan

Apr 27, 2007 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: gdog6 (Apr 27, 2007 12:27 pm)
It could also turn into a liability issue in the event of an accident as well.
 
-mike

#370 of 396 pilot by cabennet

Jul 02, 2007 (9:03 pm)

I have purchased a used pop-up trailer. I currently have a 99 Windstar that is rated for 2000 lbs. It has no towing package. The trailer has a dry weight of 1640 lbs. I am thinking of trading up to a larger capacity tow vehicle. One salesman is trying to get me into a loaded 04 Explorer (not sure of towing capacity). I am looking at a Honda Pilot as well. I'd like a little better fuel economy than an Explorer. Any suggestions or tips?

#371 of 396 pilot vs Explorer by cabennet

Jul 02, 2007 (9:05 pm)

I have purchased a used pop-up trailer. I currently have a 99 Windstar that is rated for 2000 lbs. It has no towing package. The trailer has a dry weight of 1640 lbs. I am thinking of trading up to a larger capacity tow vehicle. One salesman is trying to get me into a loaded 04 Explorer (not sure of towing capacity). I am looking at a Honda Pilot as well. I'd like a little better fuel economy than an Explorer. Any suggestions or tips?

#372 of 396 Re: pilot vs Explorer [cabennet] by paisan

Jul 03, 2007 (4:12 am)

Replying to: cabennet (Jul 02, 2007 9:05 pm)
I would say the Pilot or the Explorer would both tow that trailer with ease. So get whichever you like better as a daily driver.
 
-mike

#373 of 396 Recommendations for SUV and towing by treehuggerjake

Jul 13, 2007 (9:01 am)

I have never owned an SUV. I would like to purchase a new vehicle that can tow up to 6000, maybe even 7000 pounds, and also ride well. Which SUVs should I be test driving, and which trims/option packages do I need?

#374 of 396 Re: Recommendations for SUV and towing [treehuggerjake] by paisan

Jul 14, 2007 (8:51 am)

Replying to: treehuggerjake (Jul 13, 2007 9:01 am)
First what do you plan on towing, and what weight? What terrain? etc. We can then go from there as to what to suggest for you.
 
-mike

#375 of 396 Re: Recommendations for SUV and towing [paisan] by lbotr

Jul 17, 2007 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Jul 14, 2007 8:51 am)
For me I am towing a 17ft fish and ski, probably no more than 3500 to 4000 lbs., for lake concrete ramps, pretty flat terrain, occassional longer trips with boat when we take it with a camper. I was thinking about buying a vehicle to use just for that. then another for daily driving. If the vehicle was a used truck what kind? and what if an suv? What if either were newer, and used as a primary vehicle? Thanks,

#376 of 396 Manual vs. Automatic for towing ?'s by britt22

Jul 29, 2007 (11:33 am)

Help -
I am currently considering purchasing an '07 Jeep Unlimited 4x4 with tow package for a tow capacity of 3,500 lbs.
 
We would be towing a boat/trailer dry of 2,000 lb.s
 
First question - I really would like this Jeep to be manual, but my husband says we are nuts to tow with a manual. He definitely wants it to be an automatic. I am curious to know what other more "seasoned" towers would say - stick with an automatic only? Or, are there any benefits to towing with a manual?
 
Second question - the sales person said a manual would give you more "torque" for towing - is this true?
 
And last, anyone have input or opinion to the '07 Jeep Unlimited for towing - good or bad??
 
Thanks for any and all input on any of the above questions - I am all ears.

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