Blade1668
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Looking at the window sticker, you have the standard tow package. Note 3:73 gears. According to the listing in owner manuals 6k is the top end. Now, it seems like you are already planning well looking at smaller sized T.T.Alright I need someone who is more knowledgable than me to help with the direction I am going with a travel trailer. Wife and I are looking at getting a travel trailer and it will be just be me and her camping. I attached some info from what I have found on the Jeep. But I am a little confused from the owners manual. Is mine the 6000 max gtw or the 4500? Window sticker and build sheet info attached shows towing package (not max tow) It is a Sport S so I was assuming the 6000 but keep seeing in forums and hearing that 4500 is the max? So far camper looking I want to stay small and under the 3500lb range with the camper. Any additional info or direction would greatly help.
My T.T. is a 16ft Scamp rated at 3.5k. That's about all I would want to be towing on a long trip. Less mpg's hit and leaves you with more room to spare on extras. One of the reasons I got the Scamp was it was under my tow vehicle (at the time) maximum limit of 5k. Less is more in some cases as in more places available and able to go. I've been at some that didn't have room for larger but I could fit in since I was a 30amp sized no the 50amp. Many R.V. dealerships will oversell you a trailer that is more than your vehicle is capable of towing in safety and comfort. The sales staff are on commission at many dealerships. How long of trips are you planning or thinking about taking? Weekends, weeks, month(s) on latter larger size can help. Otherwise you normally don't need as much stuff to enjoy being out camping. I was "full-timer" in mine and as a get away I would head out with just Jeep, tent or hammock many times.
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