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Originally Posted by Philip
Hello folks,
I am in the process of purchasing a Trailmanor 2720 model(approx. 3100 lb. dry). I will also be purchasing a tow vehicle, with the factory tow package, for this unit.
Since I have no practical experience selecting a tow vehicle, I wonder if owners of 2720 models could give me an idea of what they use to tow their 2720 models and how satisfied they are with the tow vehicle performance. I will be towing the unit out west while traveling through the National Parks. We will be spending extended time in the parks - perhaps the better part of a summer season.
My quandry is that I would really like to get a tow vehicle that is the most fuel efficient as possible that can also handle the job. Most of the fuel efficient tow vehicles are V6's (SUV's & Vans) and generally are rated at 3500 lb. tow capacity(empty). These tow vehicles would put me on the edge or slightly over the capacity.
I would appreciate any experienced user towing a 2720 model giving me there comments.
Thank you for the help,
Phil
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I think that you will find that a 2720 ready for camping will weigh in at over 4000#.
Tow ratings don't tell the whole story but I would recommend a tow vehicle with a minimum of 5000# and a GCWR that is capable of handling the tow vehicle, the fully loaded trailer, all your passengers and gear, thus the "
Gross
COMBINED Weight
Rating".
There have been lots of threads on towing lately. You may want to do a "Search" on "GCWR".