I've read through the forums and other sites on towing, but still a little confused, so any help would really be appreciated.
I have a 2017 Pacifica with factory trailer tow group package.
I towed a pop up camper the last two years and barely noticed it once I got used to it.
We want to step up to something a little larger and have been looking at these two hybrid campers and others that are similar:
KZ Sportsmen Classic 160RBT
Starcraft Launch Outfitter 7 16RB
(Sorry, I tried to link to them but it wouldn't let me)
I'm confused about why the lighter trailer (dry weight KZ is 2,696 lbs and Starcraft is 2,975 lbs) has a heavier hitch weight: KZ 336 lbs and Starcraft 313lbs.
Would that mean the Starcraft would be easier to pull, even though it is heavier?
And should I even be pulling either of these? We are family of four, kids age 3 and 5. We try to travel efficiently and don’t usually camp for more than 3 or 4 days.
I understand that I'll need a brake controller. Do I also need sway bars? Any recommendations for what I am trying to do.
Thanks in advance for any help with unmelting my brain here!
I have a 2017 Pacifica with factory trailer tow group package.
I towed a pop up camper the last two years and barely noticed it once I got used to it.
We want to step up to something a little larger and have been looking at these two hybrid campers and others that are similar:
KZ Sportsmen Classic 160RBT
Starcraft Launch Outfitter 7 16RB
(Sorry, I tried to link to them but it wouldn't let me)
I'm confused about why the lighter trailer (dry weight KZ is 2,696 lbs and Starcraft is 2,975 lbs) has a heavier hitch weight: KZ 336 lbs and Starcraft 313lbs.
Would that mean the Starcraft would be easier to pull, even though it is heavier?
And should I even be pulling either of these? We are family of four, kids age 3 and 5. We try to travel efficiently and don’t usually camp for more than 3 or 4 days.
I understand that I'll need a brake controller. Do I also need sway bars? Any recommendations for what I am trying to do.
Thanks in advance for any help with unmelting my brain here!
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