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Hey - those of you that tow a TT can I get any feedback? We're looking at a larger travel trailer, we have a 6200lbs (dry) Jayco today. Looking at upgrading to a 31' 7500lbs trailer. I know it's within our 8500lbs towing capacity but it's getting closer than I've been before.

Tows the 6200lbs without issue just wondering what others have experienced

2011 QX 20" wheels
 
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Yeah, I don't know about that trailer weight increase Mike. I don't think our 20 inch tires are rated to handle that weight like a truck tire is. I think they are 'P' series. Yeah they are, I just went outside to look. P is for passenger so they don't have the sidewall strength like a 10 ply 'E' rated tire.

If You live in flat land areas, you maybe able to get away with the heavier load. I wouldn't want to stress my QX with that weight.
I have a Outback TT 21 ft but I have a CTD Dodge Ram 2500 to pull it. It does an excellent job towing the trailer with reserve capacity. It's safer.
It could be pulled by my QX but I live in the Appalachians and I am not buring up my transmission.

My advice is, get you a Diesel truck or an older diesel Ford excursion if you have a large family, and use that to pull a larger camper. Your Tires on a diesel truck will be stronger and and have the capability to handle the load. The power-train will have reserve towing capacity and easily to the Travel trailer. By not moving to the upper limits of the QX towing capacity (on paper) it will be safer for you and your family,, just saying.

Bounce more questions, if you have any, I like talking towing and such: )
Have a good one Parrott
 
7500 pounds is within the QX's 8500 pound towing limit but you might be over the 850 pound max hitch weight. My 26 foot 6000 pound trailer has a 750 pound hitch weight and loaded with gear I'm over 800 pounds and pushing the limit. You might want to check the dry hitch weight of the new trailer and figure gear might add 50 to 100 pounds. If under 850 pounds it's within the listed capability and capacity of the QX.
 
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The QX has an 850 pound hitch weight max. My 26 foot 6000 pound trailer has a 750 pound hitch weight and loaded with gear I'm over 800 pounds and pushing the limit.
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With a weight distribution hitch setup you shouldn't have that much tongue weight anyway.. really not sure what to do here..

Wife is pushing for a bigger trailer, and with the RV show's they are slashing prices..
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I am using a weight distribution setup. The weight distribution provides the ability to tow at the maximum capacity of your vehicles hitch weight limit. If somebody wants increase the capacity of a vehicle's hitch weight because they are using a weight distribution feel free. I don't think that's what it's intended to do. The risk is not worth to me when I have my family in the car.
 
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I am using a weight distribution setup. The weight distribution provides the ability to tow at the maximum capacity of your vehicles hitch weight limit. If somebody wants increase the capacity of a vehicle's hitch weight because they are using a weight distribution feel free. I don't think that's what it's intended to do. The risk is not worth to me when I have my family in the car.
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appreciate the info - looked at the tongue weight on this one it's at 700lbs so it's up there but not past max. Guess I'll leave it to a good night sleep and see what they come back with in prices anyway..
 
700 pounds is well under. You should be fine. Good luck finding a deal on a new TT. I just bought a 2013 Wildcat Maxx 26BHS about a month ago. I was towing a smaller TT before this and the QX's generous towing capacity allowed me to upgrade to a larger trailer.
 

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I am towing a 6000 lb trailer and live in the Rockies (sunset trail ST26BH) . Fully laden I am about 7000 lbs and have a hitch weight around 700. There is no issue with power but I do feel the transmission and brakes are working very hard at times. If you decide to go that big you might want to consider how much gear you tend to pack. I was surprised how much everything we bring weighed in total.

Pushing the limits on trailer weight is not a good idea but I have been there and can relate. Be sure and get a REAL measurement of the hitch weight before buying. Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

Best,
Darrin
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Well it sounds like our deal fell through today - when it came to it they were not willing to give me enough for my trade. I cannot complain though - we weren't planning on, just stumbled into this one we'll keep our 2010 Jayco Jayfeather 29L. We have a trip planned to the rocky mountains this year so we won't worry this way :)
 
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Those of you towing what are the weight/lengths? We were thinking of a dry weight pushing into 7500lbs?
 
I am only pulling 5800 dry plus about 700 in gear. No where near what you are talking about but it should work, you will just be very limited in what you can bring along including people! I think there is plenty of power for it, just use extreme caution on the hitch weight, the RV manufacturers numbers are usually very optimistic. Don't forget to add the weight of the batteries and LP plus your WD hitch into the mix.

Best of luck.

Darrin
 
I'm looking at the actual sticker on the unit and its rated at 7100lbs dry, and hitch of 655. I'm towing a Jayco 30' trailer today that's 6000lbs and hitch of 675 and it tows it without issue.
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Don't forget to add battery and full propane to the hitch weight #, it is not included. Sounds like you will be right on the edge of the factory stated limits. Only a problem if there is a problem if you know what I mean. I don't suspect the trailer will be hard to tow based on my experience but I don't like getting right up against any safety limits myself. See if the dealer has a hitch weight measurement tool and get a real world number to help make the decision. I almost purchased a trailer with a stated hitch weight of 750 lbs. When we measured it we got 950 with battery and tanks so the manufacturer was being "creative" on their hitch weight to say the least. The deal did not go through.

Best,
Darrin
 
I just measured my trailer hitch weight using my sherline gauge and with two full propane tanks and the battery, It came in at 825 lbs. This is with a factory rating of 725 lbs for the hitch. Hope that helps.

Post pics if you got the new trailer!

Best,
Darrin
 
I'll post a pic once we make a final decision :). We're looking at the Jayco White Hawk 31DSLB (we currently own a Jayco and have been very happy with quality and service). The 31DSLB is 6500lbs, with a 735lb tongue.
 
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I'm looking for a travel trailer 26 - 28ft and I've found a likely model with 7000 lb dry weight and 760 lb tongue weight. Given the QX's 850 lb tongue weight limit, is this a reasonable setup? I'll have to use a weight distribution hitch. Does the weight of the hitch itself have to be added to the trailer's tongue weight?
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