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lakeshor
Joined: 22 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: Towing a camper trailer |
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I have a 2003 GMC Sonoma Crew cab 4x4 with 190 hp V-6 and rated towing capacity of 5200 lbs. I recently purchased a towable travel trailer that weighs under 3000 lbs empty and no more than 4000 lbs loaded. Although well within the towing capacity, the truck seemed to struggle while pulling the trailer and I am looking at the possibility of buying a Honda Ridgeline which has 5000 lbs towing capacity but 247 hp. Both have torque ratings around 245 lb-ft. I bought a weight dist hitch with the trailer which has electric brakes.
Has anyone had experience towing a similar trailer with a Ridgeline? Do you think it would tow this trailer noticeably easier than the Sonoma? |
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CR-V
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 309
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Towing a camper trailer |
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Link to a web site with towing info for SUV's,Pickup and Van's.
http://www.suvoa.com/
You can also try a forum search on the towing topic as it has been discussed on previous threads, think you will find a lot of helpfull info. |
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BillynDeb
Joined: 02 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: Towing a camper trailer |
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I am writing this in a 1978 Komfort trailer 21.5 foot. 4300 lbs dry. Probably a little over 5000 loaded. No problems at all! It has electric brakes and a weight dist hitch. I tow it with our 06 RTL Ridgelin. I was worried before I towed it, but all the fear disappeared as I pulled up the Cajon pass in So Cal on the way home from buying the trailer in Hemet. You won't be disappointed if you get a Ridgeline. It's nice even when not towing!
Bill |
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