millersliberty
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Hi All!
We have a 2004 Liberty Limited with the 3.7L engine. We do not have the towing package but have an aftermarket UHaul hitch receiver installed.
Am I correct in understanding that our Liberty without the factory tow package has a rated towing capacity of 3500 lbs?
We were looking at a travel trailer that has a dry weight of 2725 lbs and a hitch weight of 400 lbs bringing the trailer total without "stuff" in it to 3125 lbs. Am I correct to assume that I can add 375 lbs in extra weight to the trailer in order to safely tow it?
I also read somewhere that it is suggested that you only tow 70% of the weight of listed capacity which would be 2450 lbs. Anyone heard this or agree with it?
My ultimate goal is safety - when pulling this trailer there will be 2 little ones in KJ along the Mrs. and I.....the last thing I want is a fun camping vacation turning into a tragedy. I would appreciate any advice or recommendations, especially if my calculations or assumptions or incorrect.
Thanks so much,
Martin
We have a 2004 Liberty Limited with the 3.7L engine. We do not have the towing package but have an aftermarket UHaul hitch receiver installed.
Am I correct in understanding that our Liberty without the factory tow package has a rated towing capacity of 3500 lbs?
We were looking at a travel trailer that has a dry weight of 2725 lbs and a hitch weight of 400 lbs bringing the trailer total without "stuff" in it to 3125 lbs. Am I correct to assume that I can add 375 lbs in extra weight to the trailer in order to safely tow it?
I also read somewhere that it is suggested that you only tow 70% of the weight of listed capacity which would be 2450 lbs. Anyone heard this or agree with it?
My ultimate goal is safety - when pulling this trailer there will be 2 little ones in KJ along the Mrs. and I.....the last thing I want is a fun camping vacation turning into a tragedy. I would appreciate any advice or recommendations, especially if my calculations or assumptions or incorrect.
Thanks so much,
Martin