2002 Mazda Tribute as a TV for a 2720SL

2002 Mazda Tribute as a TV for a 2720SL
Based on everything I’ve read, I think I know the answer is but here is yet another ‘can my TV handle it’ question: We are looking at a 2720SL. The dealer says the empty weight with options is 3,219 lbs. The candidate TV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6 with tow package which includes a tranny cooler. It’s rated at 3,500. I can’t figure out the maximum tongue weight. It came with a class 2 hitch that will need to be replaced with a class 3. We live in the Midwest and expect mostly moderate hills travel, however, Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks will be a frequent destination. The dealer believes our Tribute will do fine. What's your opinion?

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Even though the Tribute has the same 3500lb tow rating as the mid-size, car-based SUVs and minivans it's a much smaller vehicle. I looked it up and it weighs around 3500lbs which is almost 1000lbs lighter than the others. You'll want to be careful if you do this.

Thanks for your thoughts. We've decided to trade up to an '06 (good deals now) 4 Runner V8. It has a GVWR of 6005 and tow cap of 7000. Comes with WDH hitch, trans and oil coolers, HD battery, and 130-amp alt.