Towing a Geo Pro 20BHS

[mdbrock7]

Would I have any problem towing this trailer with an Overland with the towing package, wdh and brake controller? I prefer the Overland but will go with the Sport S max tow if necessary.
It's just a weekender and will always be connected to full hookups so we wont be traveling with a lot of extra water or other weight.

https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/rockwood-geo-pro/G20BHS/5139

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[KVJ]

Max Tow.

 

[mdbrock7]

Max Tow.

The trailer listed is 3500lbs plus gear/stuff. The overland can tow 6,000lbs. What makes it insufficient? I'm new to towing travel trailers.

 

[TennesseePA]

You’ll be fine. Just remember general towing safety rules. With a trailer you cannot maneuver like when you aren’t hooked up. You’ll accelerate slower and require longer distances to stop. But the truck can handle it.

 

[Br4hm4]

That's one of the models I was looking at. Based on all the info I got, including a lot of insurance companies and insurance companies of the dealership...if you are at sea level, you can safely go to 5k lbs fully loaded. This model would be just fine.

 

[Combolc]

My trailer is around the same but I prefer the Max tow. The 4.10 axle ratio is great and you don't want to be close to limit with gear, water etc. The overland probably be fine but why not just get a max tow if you plan to tow.

I tow a NoBo 19.8 little heavier and longer.

 

[KVJ]

I pull a small camper, under 2100# + 240# tongue weight. I get 17-19 mpg pulling flat land (Ohio). The 4:10 gears make starting off easy, particularly when starting on a grade. Wind pressure adds up as well. I lost a couple of mpg when I went to 33" BFG KO2 tires from the stock. I notice it stay in 7th gear quite a bit now. I have enough power to maneuver in traffic, getting up to speed, passing and so forth. Load the wife, bikes, wood and whatever adds up quickly. I feel the truck working. The rear springs can accept 720# tongue weight. The specks on the trailer your looking at has 455# tongue weight + 3512# trailer = 3966# empty. My opinion is if you are buying the JT to tow, take advantage of the package offered. I camp one or two nights a week within 200 mile radius May thru Oct.

 

[mdbrock7]

My trailer is around the same but I prefer the Max tow. The 4.10 axle ratio is great and you don't want to be close to limit with gear, water etc. The overland probably be fine but why not just get a max tow if you plan to tow.

I tow a NoBo 19.8 little heavier and longer.

I like the look of the Overland a little better and I can just go pick one off the lot. Seems like max tow will need to be ordered and that's probably a 4-5 month wait right now. I'm not a hardcore off-roader or plan to tow anything heavy. Just looking for a fun vehicle that can tow a small trailer then take the top and doors off and cruise around the beach or mountains after we reach our destination. Thank you guys for all your help

 

[Combolc]

I like the look of the Overland a little better and I can just go pick one off the lot. Seems like max tow will need to be ordered and that's probably a 4-5 month wait right now. I'm not a hardcore off-roader or plan to tow anything heavy. Just looking for a fun vehicle that can tow a small trailer then take the top and doors off and cruise around the beach or mountains after we reach our destination. Thank you guys for all your help

yeah I waited for a long time for my Max Tow. You will be fine, I actually tow my Nobo with my 17 4runner which has K02s but otherwise stock and a 5000lbs towing cap. It was a dog in any mountains (or small hill) but you are not in rush when towing anyway and flats and most highway its was good to go. As you said make sure you get a brake controller a equalizer-hitch or some other brand.

Before you pull trigger on GEO check out https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/no-boundaries

 

[mdbrock7]

yeah I waited for a long time for my Max Tow. You will be fine, I actually tow my Nobo with my 17 4runner which has K02s but otherwise stock and a 5000lbs towing cap. It was a dog in any mountains (or small hill) but you are not in rush when towing anyway and flats and most highway its was good to go. As you said make sure you get a brake controller a equalizer-hitch or some other brand.

Before you pull trigger on GEO check out https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/no-boundaries

I love the no boundaries trailers but the 16.6 that is comparable to the geo pro 20bhs has a dinette that only seats 2. I need the seating for 4. NoBo put the slide on the kitchen instead of the dinette

 

[smlobx]

I think the Overland will be fine if your tanks are empty.
You will also need a brake controller regardless of which model you choose.

Good Luck!

 

[Centexan]

The trailer listed is 3500lbs plus gear/stuff. The overland can tow 6,000lbs. What makes it insufficient? I'm new to towing travel trailers.

You will probably be fine with this. A couple of points of information for you:
1. find out what the Payload # is for this Jeep. That will likely be your limiting factor in how much you can tow. Payload will be everything you load into the jeep, including fuel, people, stuff and the tongue weight of the trailer.
2 What is the GVWR of the trailer, or the Cargo capacity? According to the Website, CCC is 942. That means loaded it should not weigh more than 4455.
3. Tongue weight is usually 10% to 15% of trailer weight. 10% is the minimum. Let's say you load it up to 15%. That means your tongue weight is 668#. I don't know what the cargo capacity is for the overland. but let's say its 1200#. That means you have 532# for everything else. Take out fuel, puts you at 400.

Not a lot of room to play with, but if you are careful, you should be fine. Stay safe and have fun!

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