Towing a camper trailer w/ my Maverick Hybrid

[The Real Maverick]

I have to wonder if that is Photoshopped/AI, look how far back the tandem axles are,,,,,,

HRG

Do some homework.
Most single axles are good for 3500 lbs.
So a 3600 lb trailer is going to have two.

Also you want/need axles mostly to the rear. It is most stable for towing. I'm surprised you didn't know that!

Small or large, axles to the rear is the way.

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[Hot Runr Guy]

Do some homework.
Most single axles are good for 3500 lbs.
So a 3600 lb trailer is going to have two.

Also you want/need axles mostly to the rear. It is most stable for towing. I'm surprised you didn't know that!

Small or large, axles to the rear is the way.

I agree, but I doubt this would have less than a 400# tongue weight in this configuration. Of course, once they start building Mavericks with tandem rear axles and 5th wheel hitches, that will be different.

HRG

 

[Hunters Edge]

I want to know which trailer that is that has pop outs, dual axles, walk-on roof and still is under 4000lbs...

I don't know and I'm not about to research the picture. Most likely an advertising plot. Similar to this trailer below at 3800lbs dry but loaded exceeds the 4000lb limit.



The thread is not about pictures but what a FWD can tow vs AWD and the vehicle properly equipped with RDU, transmission cooler etc.

 

[SLJ]

Axles should be positioned so that at least 10%-12% of the total trailer weight is on the hitch to prevent sway and not over tax the tow vehicles hitch rating. Typically around 10% so that there's some wiggle room for the water and gear people toss in them. Slides typically add 500 to 800 pounds or more. I don't see a slide on that one. All I see is an awing.

 

[The Real Maverick]

I prefer 15% on the hitch.
no sway ever with mine and no special gear

 

[JMJB]

Well ...it's all a guessing game till he hooks up the camper , fully loaded , load up the Mav bed , fill the cab with his gear , wife , dog and himself , and run across a scale ....I bet he's maxed out .

 

[Roadrunner11]

Towing a modified ‘72 Serro Scottie with a ‘23 hybrid Maverick.

No issues, I just stay at or under 65 mph and watch my power meter to keep at or below 50% (thanks GPSMan).

I have towed highways and backroads with some hills, about 6 hrs. trip of driving (stopping when needed). The trailer and Maverick bed were packed with gear and riding in the cab were my wife, daughter, and dog in addition to me.

I got about 24 MPGs using mostly regular or eco settings.

Very envious.

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