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May-27-2022 03:32 PM
Y-Guy wrote:
Check your owners manual first, the online version I found said, "A weight distributing hitch is not recommended for use with your vehicle, as an improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance." Which it totally not what I expected.
May-27-2022 09:41 AM
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May-27-2022 09:17 AM
iamandy wrote:
Looks like I’m well within the limits. Tongue weight is 369 lbs “with” full propane and battery. Dealer measured. Total trailer weight is 3360 lbs and even if fully loaded upto it’s maximum capacity it’s 4000 lbs. If I load some cargo in the rear I can actually reduce some tongue weight. Although it’s very unlikely I’ll ever fully load it but for sure I won’t exceed tongue weight capacity of my SUV.
As a cautious measure I have added a friction based anti-sway bar using a double ball hitch mount. Along with Trailer stability assist feature it should be OK. At least initially I’m not getting a WDH but if initial experience is not good I might consider it later.
Since posting initially. I have come across several threads where people have posted detailed experiences towing travel trailers with MDX that were significantly heavier than mine.
I’ll post mine as well here after picking up mine this Monday. It’s a 200+ mile drive.
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May-24-2022 12:47 PM
iamandy wrote:
Also, any comments of this is a good rig or I’m making any rookie mistakes with this setup.
Thanks in advance for taking the time.
May-24-2022 11:15 AM
Grit dog wrote:
Vehicle weight sounds a little porky, unless you're figuring it loaded with passengers and stuff. Which would figure into your available payload.
Idk about the exact recommendation for that vehicle (based on the info posted above), but in general, little mid size suvs will want/need a wdh for any significant tongue weight. Not as tolerant of weight as say a full size truck or something designed more with towing and tongue weight in mind.
You're tracking correctly.