run the numbers for a camper I want to buy

[jimbeano1]

Hey everyone,

I did as much research as I can, but I was hoping you guys could help me out with a towing question. I have a 2.0 EB with towing package. I found a camper I want to buy, a Riverside Retro RV with a GVWR of 3900. Tongue weight is either 400 or 480. I say either because I find conflicting information on whether it is 400 or 480 for a 2017. I tried using the ford towing calculator but it wasn't working. Would you mind breaking this down to me like I'm a 5 year old and whether I can safely pull this. Yes, I understand max capacity is 4000 lbs for my Maverick and I really should be 10-15% under that, and yes I know the max tongue weight is 400 lb. From everything I can tell I might be close to it or at the max of capabilities, but isn't that why Ford sent those numbers? Am I able to tow the camper without any water or waste and nothing inside of it to ensure I can tow it safely? I appreciate you guys!

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[Maverickman74]

I think you will be fine as long as you take it easy in the mountains and pack minimally. Legal stuff, yadda yadda yadda. From reviews I have heard of overweight tows. Just know that mpg will take a big hit and you will notice it back there for sure, but it will pull fine as long as have 4k towing.

 

[Ren E Gade]

GVWR of 3900 is the max the trailer can weigh full, not the empty weight.

 

[Ren E Gade]

https://goriversiderv.com/retro-travel-trailer/
seems to list the empty specs & tongue weight

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