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MacDaddy77 · 08-23-2011, 01:36 PM

I currently have a 2002 Pontiac Montana 3.6 litre V6 mini Van with a tow package capable of towing a 3500lbs trailer.

I am looking a a travel trailer with a "dry weight" of 3900 lbs.

Is there anyway I can possibly pull this trailer with my van? I'm going to be replacing the Van in the next year or so but this deal on the TT is really good.

Can I use a weight displacement hitch to counter some of the weight on the hitch.

Also my family weighs a combined 400lbs (high est) and the GRVW of the Van is 5357lbs, how does this come into play on the amount of weight I can pull and amount of stuff I have loaded.

I'm eventually upgrading to a V8 Pathfinder with a tow rating of around 6000lbs so that would be enough i think.

Thanks in advance for your help

08-23-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
MacDaddy77 First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2006 Exp:	Travel trailer towing question? I currently have a 2002 Pontiac Montana 3.6 litre V6 mini Van with a tow package capable of towing a 3500lbs trailer. I am looking a a travel trailer with a "dry weight" of 3900 lbs. Is there anyway I can possibly pull this trailer with my van? I'm going to be replacing the Van in the next year or so but this deal on the TT is really good. Can I use a weight displacement hitch to counter some of the weight on the hitch. Also my family weighs a combined 400lbs (high est) and the GRVW of the Van is 5357lbs, how does this come into play on the amount of weight I can pull and amount of stuff I have loaded. I'm eventually upgrading to a V8 Pathfinder with a tow rating of around 6000lbs so that would be enough i think. Thanks in advance for your help