{"id":11278,"date":"2023-11-08T16:01:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11278"},"modified":"2024-09-03T09:51:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:51:46","slug":"best-vehicles-for-towing-campers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-vehicles-for-towing-campers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Vehicles for Towing Campers in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So you&rsquo;ve decided to buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-5-best-travel-trailer-brands-to-buy\/\">travel trailer.<\/a> But <strong>now you need to figure out how to tow it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you&rsquo;re buying a vehicle specifically for towing, your towing vehicle will need to<em> <\/em>a) meet the necessary towing capacity requirements to pull your camper when it&rsquo;s loaded and b) fit your family&rsquo;s needs when you&rsquo;re <strong>not<\/strong> towing your travel trailer. <em>(And you wouldn&rsquo;t mind if it gets good gas mileage).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some key questions you need to answer before buying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What <em>towing capabilities<\/em> do I need? What&rsquo;s the <em><strong>maximum capacity<\/strong><\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do I plan to drive my towing vehicle, even when not using my RV?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will I need <strong>four-wheel drive<\/strong> (4WD) for <em>off-roading<\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kind of <em><strong>fuel economy<\/strong> <\/em>do I need?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the SUV I already own properly equipped to pull my camper?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For answers to your questions, keep reading. Let&rsquo;s find the best vehicle for towing your camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage\/quiz\/rv_match?blog=a&amp;step=variant\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"591\"  height=\"355\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14982 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:799px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point.png 591w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point-380x228.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RV-quiz-entry-point-550x330.png 550w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-your-towing-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&rsquo;s Your Towing Capacity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When shopping for towing vehicles, the<strong> first thing to check <\/strong>is how much your camper weighs <em>when loaded<\/em>. That way, you&rsquo;ll know what towing capacity your tow vehicle needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s take a moment to review some key ratings that help you decide how much gear you can carry and, therefore, which vehicle would be best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tow-rating\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tow Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The maximum tow rating of a vehicle, also known as its &ldquo;tow capacity,&rdquo; is the<strong> maximum weight it can tow<\/strong> &ndash; not including the vehicle weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, you&rsquo;ll pull your RV <em>loaded<\/em> &ndash; that&rsquo;s the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), so you won&rsquo;t want to use the RV travel trailer&rsquo;s dry weight to calculate the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-much-can-my-vehicle-tow\/\"> maximum tow rating<\/a> you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cargo-carrying-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cargo Carrying Capacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) is the <strong>combined gross vehicle weight rating minus the combined unloaded weight rating<\/strong> &mdash; which translates to the amount of cargo you can pack into your camper <em>(gear, clothing, food, passengers, etc.)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By contrast, the <strong>gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum weight your vehicle can hold<\/strong><em>, including the weight of the vehicle itself.<\/em><strong> <\/strong>(Note that GVWR is separate from the maximum tow rating). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a real-life example, consider the cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of the Jeep Grand Cherokee&rsquo;s GVWR: <strong>6,050 lbs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This value means that the total weight shouldn&rsquo;t exceed 6,050 lbs after you&rsquo;ve packed cargo into your Jeep.&nbsp;Exceed this amount, and the vehicle won&rsquo;t be drivable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, when &ldquo;properly equipped&rdquo; &mdash; when you install the heaviest duty engine in the vehicle &mdash; the Grand Cherokee can tow up to 7,200 lbs.&nbsp;In this case, you&rsquo;d be able to drive with a maximum combined gross vehicle weight rating of 13,250 lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For the record, if you ever max out your combined gross vehicle weight rating, your <strong>gas mileage will be terrible.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find your CCC, subtract the unloaded vehicle weight rating (UVWR) from its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tongue-weight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tongue Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tongue weight refers to the <strong>weight exerted on the vehicle&rsquo;s hitch ball or fifth-wheel hitch<\/strong>. Travel trailer manufacturers typically do not exceed a tongue weight of <strong>10% of the trailer&rsquo;s total weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vehicle not properly equipped to manage the tongue weight results in trailer sway, making it hard to control while driving and can lead to accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. 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By satisfying both your need for a <em>daily driver <\/em>and <em>a reliable tow vehicle<\/em> (that&rsquo;s built to withstand the weight of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/class-a-vs-class-c-motorhome\/\">Class A or Class C RV<\/a>), you won&rsquo;t have to purchase a separate SUV for the sole purpose of pulling your camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jeep-cherokee-trailhawk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A go-to, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeep.com\/cherokee\/capability.html\" target=\"_blank\">this Jeep<\/a> can take you just about anywhere. Both the V6 and the 4-cylinder can <strong>tow up to 4,000 lbs.<\/strong> Plus, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeep.com\/compass\/capability.html\" target=\"_blank\">4&times;4 Trailhawk<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll not only be able to off-road, but you&rsquo;ll also be prepared to traverse <em>any terrain<\/em> in <em>any weather.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these additional features, the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is an easy sell: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4,000 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"toyota-rav4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota RAV4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Adventure and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyota.com\/rav4\/?addisclaimer=off_roading_generic&amp;srchid=SEM:700000001483657:MICROSOFT:71700000086397103:58700007366906585:p65989181804:&amp;gclid=b0a44583f51f1a9e0c2120ba57f76b5c&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;&amp;msclkid=b0a44583f51f1a9e0c2120ba57f76b5c&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Model_RAV4_CT&amp;utm_term=toyota%20RAV4&amp;utm_content=Model_RAV4_Pure_Exact&amp;gclid=b0a44583f51f1a9e0c2120ba57f76b5c&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds\" target=\"_blank\">TRD Off-Road<\/a> models can<strong> tow up to 3,500 lbs.<\/strong> But the standard models can only tow 1,500 lbs, so be mindful of the model type when purchasing. If you&rsquo;re looking for reasons to purchase the Toyota RAV4, look no further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3,500 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>27 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ford-escape\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Escape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like the RAV4, only one specific model of the Ford Escape can pull the promised <strong>3,500 lbs<\/strong>, and that&rsquo;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ford.com\/suvs-crossovers\/escape\/\" target=\"_blank\">2-liter EcoBoast 4-cylinder<\/a>, complete with the following features: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3,500 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So remember<strong>: There&rsquo;s no reason to purchase an overpowering, heavy-duty truck<\/strong> if your sole purpose for it is to tow a small camper a few months out of the year. There are far more cost-effective solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"best-vehicle-for-towing-travel-trailers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Vehicle for Towing Travel Trailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to towing travel trailers, you need a vehicle that has the power to tow your RV <em>(and the power to endure the weight strain). <\/em>These time-tested brands have proven they can last under these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jeep-grand-cherokee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeep.com\/grand-cherokee\/capability.html\" target=\"_blank\">Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/a> is a noteworthy addition because of its versatility. Along with a <strong>towing capacity of 7,200 lbs,<\/strong> the Grand Cherokee also has the 4WD capabilities necessary to safely tow a modest RV through mountains (in almost any weather conditions). It also seats five, giving you more room for friends and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still not sold? Consider these other features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7,200 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-6 seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ford-ranger-2023-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Ranger (2023-2024)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In past years, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ford.com\/trucks\/ranger\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ford Ranger<\/a> had less than 3,000 lbs. of towing capacity, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ford.com\/trucks\/ranger\/\" target=\"_blank\">2023 model Ford<\/a> upped the ante. With a max <strong>tow capacity of 7,500 lbs<\/strong> and a decent 23mpg, the Ford Ranger can function as an everyday work truck and\/or your tow vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7,500 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-5 seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD optional&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ford-f-150\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford F-150<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arguably the most popular truck in America, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ford.com\/trucks\/f150\/\" target=\"_blank\">the F-150<\/a> comes stocked with different trim options that improve your towing capabilities. Without modification, the<strong> F-150 can haul at <em>least <\/em>8,500 lbs<\/strong> and gets decent gas mileage, as far as heavy-duty pickup trucks go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are other details to note about the F-150: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8,500-14,000 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-6 seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-truck-for-towing-a-fifth-wheel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Truck for Towing a Fifth Wheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since most <strong>fifth wheels weigh between 17,000 and 20,000 lbs <\/strong>when loaded &mdash;<em> more if you&rsquo;re also hauling your <\/em>big-<em>boy toys and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-toads-for-rv\/\">pulling a toad<\/a> behind that<\/em>. With this in mind, you&rsquo;ll need to bring out the big guns for this job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among heavy-duty pickup trucks, there&rsquo;s one truck that stands above the rest:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dodge-ram-3500\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodge RAM 3500<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RAM has owned the heavy-duty pickup space because they make one workhorse of a truck. <strong>When fully equipped, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramtrucks.com\/ram-3500.html\" target=\"_blank\">RAM 3500<\/a> can tow 37,000 lbs<\/strong>. With this type of truck, you&rsquo;ll be able to tow just about anything, anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And with two bench seats that can buckle up three each, you can anyone you want along for the ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14,100-37,000 lbs. tow capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 mpg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4WD standard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"vehicles-to-avoid-when-towing-campers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicles to Avoid When Towing Campers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are cars that<em> <strong>technically can<\/strong> <\/em>tow recreational vehicles and other cargo, their tow capacities are very low, ranging anywhere from 1,200-1,500 pounds. Factor in wind resistance and other road hazards, and this towing capacity of between 1200-1500 lbs may be a stretch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is, while a small car <em><strong>can<\/strong><\/em> tow a 1,200-lb flatbed trailer just fine, doesn&rsquo;t mean it should. In some cases, the tow vehicle in question may not be able to deal with a top-heavy travel trailer as easily &ndash; <em>especially on windy days<\/em>. If your vehicle is only capable of towing somewhere between 1200 and 1500 lbs,  <strong>you won&rsquo;t be able to tow anything more than a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtmfg.com\/trailer-weight#:~:text=A%20teardrop%20trailer%20is%20one,as%20high%20as%204%2C000%20pounds.\" target=\"_blank\">compact pop-up, teardrop RV camper<\/a><\/strong>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transwest.com\/rv\/blog\/8-best-small-rvs\/\" target=\"_blank\">other smaller-sized RVs. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-tow-vehicle-fits-your-needs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tow Vehicle Fits Your Needs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Towing heavy trailers isn&rsquo;t for the faint of heart and requires the right tool for the job. There are plenty of tow vehicles out there to choose from, so here&rsquo;s how to get started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Determine your trailer weight<\/strong> <em>loaded<\/em> (GVWR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find the vehicle with the tow rating <\/strong>you need to pull your camper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about <strong>what suits your lifestyle best.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weigh the pros and cons <\/strong>of fuel economy and other amenities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s that simple. Once you have an appropriate towing vehicle secured, you&rsquo;ll need to decide where to store your camper. <em>But where do you store your RV when you&rsquo;re not venturing out on grand adventures?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&rsquo;s where Neighbor can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"><strong>Neighbor.com<\/strong><\/a><strong> is a peer-to-peer storage marketplace where you can find safe, affordable storage for your vehicles and RV nearby.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"So you&rsquo;ve decided to buy a travel trailer. 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