Hi, folks. I'm new here, but have had my 05 OB since new, and it has been a great car! Sorry to start another towing thread, but I've read through the other one several times, and can't seem come up with a concrete answer to my question.
I have just purchased a mini rv trailer with a dry weight of 2100# (picking it up this weekend). I know the OB is tow rated for 2700#, so I assume that this will be pushing its limits. The trailer has a surge brake. I expect to use it maybe 5-6 times a year. So my questions are:
1. Can I reasonably expect to to be able to tow this with the OB? I understand that I will need to pack my extra gear, food, etc., in the car itself.
2. The car has the dealer-installed 1 1/4" receiver hitch (Class II?). I know I'll need to confirm the Class II, but assuming that is the case, is this sufficient to tow the trailer, or would I need to upgrade to the 2" receiver?
3. My biggest concern is my driveway; it is 500' long, and rises 100' in elevation from street to house (20% grade?). Will the OB be able to handle this job? Also, in going down the driveway, as I expect I'll be riding the brakes, will this cause the trailer brake to stay engaged?
I appreciate any information, suggestions or opinions.
RKM
I have just purchased a mini rv trailer with a dry weight of 2100# (picking it up this weekend). I know the OB is tow rated for 2700#, so I assume that this will be pushing its limits. The trailer has a surge brake. I expect to use it maybe 5-6 times a year. So my questions are:
1. Can I reasonably expect to to be able to tow this with the OB? I understand that I will need to pack my extra gear, food, etc., in the car itself.
2. The car has the dealer-installed 1 1/4" receiver hitch (Class II?). I know I'll need to confirm the Class II, but assuming that is the case, is this sufficient to tow the trailer, or would I need to upgrade to the 2" receiver?
3. My biggest concern is my driveway; it is 500' long, and rises 100' in elevation from street to house (20% grade?). Will the OB be able to handle this job? Also, in going down the driveway, as I expect I'll be riding the brakes, will this cause the trailer brake to stay engaged?
I appreciate any information, suggestions or opinions.
RKM