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Thread: Any SUV towers out there?
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03-13-2021, 01:52 PM #41
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I got a chance to sit down and do the math...the 2800bh was much too large for me...thank you all for snapping some sense into me. I made the decision that the 23BHE is much better. With my Tahoe capacity, GCVW, and Payload combined with tongue weight and anticipated load in the trailer, this trailer made much more sense. I went and saw one today that is practically brand new (used, but purchased in July 2020) and made a deal on it.
I'm happy to upgrade. I've moved from a 2004 Starcraft Pop up I had for 10 years, to a 2008 Starcraft Starstream 22RBH I had for 4 years, to this now. Thank you all for your opinions. It helped me make a better decision.
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03-13-2021, 08:08 PM #45
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03-25-2021, 11:22 PM #46
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Hi there! We are considering the exact same combo - heavy duty tow package on a 2020 Expedition for the Imagine 2800BH. We’re new to towing and I’m confused about the numbers. The trailer looks too big for the SUV - I’m worried we’d be blown about or lack control on the road. I don’t really want a pickup. It’s just my husband and me and 3 small dogs but we are planning at least a 3 month cross country trip. I appreciate your first hand experience and anything else you’d be able to tell me.
Gratefully,
Pippa
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03-26-2021, 02:06 AM #47
You have an 8000 lb trailer x.12 equals the tongue weight = 960 lbs...plus the weight of the car occupants 350 lbs plus 50 lbs of dogs =400 lbs.
That leaves you with 340 lbs before you max out the payload capacity limit. You will be maxed out or over I believe.
Payload capacity is 1700 lbs
SUV has a great ride, soft suspension, different gear ratio than truck, not really made for towing a vehicle well over the SUV weight. I know you don’t want to buy a truck but a 2500 is the safe way to travel, especially what you goals are cross country. You wear your vehicle out. Get a smaller lighter trailer or get a truck. I’m assuming the SUV because of the dogs.
https://knowhow.napaonline.com/your-...load-problems/Donna and Dave
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