Hi, I currently have a pop up camper. We are thinking of moving up to a larger camper, while maybe keeping our 2000 Land Cruiser.
I am not fully understanding all the tow ratings and the implications. It seems that the pop up camper already puts a strain on the vehicle. The back end sags quite a bit more than I would like, and of course when I put more gear in the back of the land cruiser then it really is sagging. Not horribly, but noticeable for sure. It does not tow unsafely, but still bugs me.
So, as I am shopping for a newer, larger camper what is the largest I could get while safely towing it? And as for that sagging...could I just get a better, sturdier set of shocks? (note: last set of shocks are OEM, and quite "cushy").
Your help is greatly appreciated.
INFO from cars.com:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,860 lbs. GVWR
Curb Weight
5,115 lbs. curb weight
Payload
1,745 lbs. payload
Max Trailer Weight
6,500 lbs. towing capacity
I am not fully understanding all the tow ratings and the implications. It seems that the pop up camper already puts a strain on the vehicle. The back end sags quite a bit more than I would like, and of course when I put more gear in the back of the land cruiser then it really is sagging. Not horribly, but noticeable for sure. It does not tow unsafely, but still bugs me.
So, as I am shopping for a newer, larger camper what is the largest I could get while safely towing it? And as for that sagging...could I just get a better, sturdier set of shocks? (note: last set of shocks are OEM, and quite "cushy").
Your help is greatly appreciated.
INFO from cars.com:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,860 lbs. GVWR
Curb Weight
5,115 lbs. curb weight
Payload
1,745 lbs. payload
Max Trailer Weight
6,500 lbs. towing capacity