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I have never towed a trailer for any considerable distance before
and I’m getting ready for my road trip to MD to pick up a garden
tractor (about 1,100 lbs with deck ) I will be towing a U-Haul 6 x 12
open trailer, tandem axles, hydraulic surge brakes. Trailer alone
weighs about 1,500 lbs so total package comes in around 2,600 lbs.
I have 2 options for tow vehicles:
My brothers Lexus LX470 curb weight 5,590 lbs towing capacity 5,000 lbs.
Wife’s Jeep Grand Cherokee curb weight 4,094 lbs towing capacity 6,500 lbs.
I figured my brothers Lexus was better because it weighed 1,500 lbs more
than the Jeep, but looking at the Mfg’s towing capacity I’m confused.
How could the heavier Lexus have a lower towing capacity than the lighter
Jeep. Which one should I use. (233 miles each way).
Any towing tips, I’ve read the on line U-Haul towing manual.
and I’m getting ready for my road trip to MD to pick up a garden
tractor (about 1,100 lbs with deck ) I will be towing a U-Haul 6 x 12
open trailer, tandem axles, hydraulic surge brakes. Trailer alone
weighs about 1,500 lbs so total package comes in around 2,600 lbs.
I have 2 options for tow vehicles:
My brothers Lexus LX470 curb weight 5,590 lbs towing capacity 5,000 lbs.
Wife’s Jeep Grand Cherokee curb weight 4,094 lbs towing capacity 6,500 lbs.
I figured my brothers Lexus was better because it weighed 1,500 lbs more
than the Jeep, but looking at the Mfg’s towing capacity I’m confused.
How could the heavier Lexus have a lower towing capacity than the lighter
Jeep. Which one should I use. (233 miles each way).
Any towing tips, I’ve read the on line U-Haul towing manual.