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    All good thoughts ... I think the fact that I haven't pulled something of this size calls for more room for error. I've heard people pulling these size trailers with an Armada with "no problem". But would rather be safe that sorry.

    I obviously have a lot to learn. Thanks!

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    I'd swing by the Ford and Chebby dealers and check some payload stickers on Expiditions and Tahoes. You already realize that higher trim & options ding you in the payload so I'll leave that to your discretion. A point I think you are missing is the load ratings of the receiver hitch itself. You need to check out the hitch stickers for their limits when you check payload.
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    FWIW. If I remember correctly, CAT scales says our 2020 21BHE tongue weighs somewhere between 700 and 800 lbs. when its equipped for a long weekend and has a full fresh water tank.

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    Some SUVs make good tow vehicles as they can come equipped with a towing package that may include a brake controller, extra cooling capacity for the engine oil and transmission fluid, two haul mode, and heavier suspension components. A larger gas tank is also a plus if it is available. I don't know if the Armada is one of them. I believe the Ford Expedition and Chevy Suburban can be equipped with these features. A Ford Excursion is even better. I imagine there is a GMC equivalent to the Suburban and maybe a Lincoln equivalent to the Expedition if you are looking for luxury. I'm not sure what Dodge offers. Regardless you need those features included in the tow package and not all SUVs have them available as options. Their towing capacity is in the 8000 to 9000 lbs range so they should handle the trailer. Remember you have to subtract the tongue weight and hitch weight from the payload carrying capacity. That is where many half ton trucks and SUVs have a problem.
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    Thanks everyone! Decided to go with a 2020 Ford Expedition with the HD towing package. Towing capacity at 9300. Payload just under 1700. And our kids are still small enough that we're all under 400 lbs. so think we have a little bit of room to grow and learn. And unless the tongue weight ends up being way beyond what anyone is experiencing on this forum I think we should be good to go.

    Really appreciate everyone's feedback. It was super helpful in making our decision.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGreatAdventure View Post
    Thanks everyone! Decided to go with a 2020 Ford Expedition with the HD towing package. Towing capacity at 9300. Payload just under 1700. And our kids are still small enough that we're all under 400 lbs. so think we have a little bit of room to grow and learn. And unless the tongue weight ends up being way beyond what anyone is experiencing on this forum I think we should be good to go.

    Really appreciate everyone's feedback. It was super helpful in making our decision.
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    Not sure I understand you statement:

    “I'll be good if I'm careful - so I'd imagine you'll be fine.”

    How do you plan and be careful for a blowout?
    How to you plan and be careful for an emergency
    Avoidance maneuver?
    How do you plan and be careful about going downhill and needed to stop quickly?
    How do you plan for the deer which jumps on your way?

    You can be very careful however you can’t plan for everything.

    That’s the importance of not being at max or exceeedin payload capacity. Be safe....always ....not just when you are careful

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    Quote Originally Posted by RV Sailor View Post
    Not sure I understand you statement:

    “I'll be good if I'm careful - so I'd imagine you'll be fine.”

    How do you plan and be careful for a blowout?
    How to you plan and be careful for an emergency
    Avoidance maneuver?
    How do you plan and be careful about going downhill and needed to stop quickly?
    How do you plan for the deer which jumps on your way?

    You can be very careful however you can’t plan for everything.

    That’s the importance of not being at max or exceeedin payload capacity. Be safe....always ....not just when you are careful
    Who said this?

    I went back through all the posts and couldn’t find it


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    Mekatzer-

    I'm looking at a Ram 1500, which has a lower payload capacity (~1,500), and the sense I've got is if I'm not willing to go up to a 3/4 ton, I'll be good if I'm careful - so I'd imagine you'll be fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RV Sailor View Post
    Mekatzer-

    I'm looking at a Ram 1500, which has a lower payload capacity (~1,500), and the sense I've got is if I'm not willing to go up to a 3/4 ton, I'll be good if I'm careful - so I'd imagine you'll be fine.
    Hey that’s me! I was referring to being careful with load planning, not overloading the truck and then “being careful” as a compensation.

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