I have an opportunity to get an Airstream Basecamp. On paper I should be able to tow this with a reasonable safety margin. I can't imagine this is true in the real world.
The trailer is 3,500 lbs fully loaded GVWR, 16' long, 7' wide, and 8.5' tall.
15% tongue weight (worst case) is 525 lbs. With 1,710 lb payload (based on my sticker's GVWR - dry weight), I can't believe that the overall numbers work out. I don't understand how a J80 chassis has more payload capability than a 2022 Tundra or many half-ton truck configurations. Maybe the payload rating system changed in the last 30 years and is now more conservative?
My other concern is that the FZJ80 wheel base of 112" will cause me to get pushed around on the road. A Tundra Crew Max is 146" for comparison.
Is anyone towing something this size and in this weight range?
I'd appreciate anyone who has experience here. I've gone through the archives. Old posts tell me that a pop-up camper is manageable and a traditional 20'+ trailer is too much especially if you want to drive up hill likely due to the engine specs.
The trailer is 3,500 lbs fully loaded GVWR, 16' long, 7' wide, and 8.5' tall.
15% tongue weight (worst case) is 525 lbs. With 1,710 lb payload (based on my sticker's GVWR - dry weight), I can't believe that the overall numbers work out. I don't understand how a J80 chassis has more payload capability than a 2022 Tundra or many half-ton truck configurations. Maybe the payload rating system changed in the last 30 years and is now more conservative?
My other concern is that the FZJ80 wheel base of 112" will cause me to get pushed around on the road. A Tundra Crew Max is 146" for comparison.
Is anyone towing something this size and in this weight range?
I'd appreciate anyone who has experience here. I've gone through the archives. Old posts tell me that a pop-up camper is manageable and a traditional 20'+ trailer is too much especially if you want to drive up hill likely due to the engine specs.
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