I have been researching this topic for a few years and find this board to be extremely helpful. I am hoping to gain some expert advice from the group. I have a 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum. I had the dealer install the hitch and believe max tow capacity is 5000 lbs with 1210 as the max CCC per the sticker on the door. I live in Colorado and would love to be able to go to the mountains. I am really intrigued by the Little Guy Max (GVRW 3800), however several people towing with vehicles larger than mine have said it is too much. On the flip-side there are people towing with a lot less vehicle. I am not willing to do something unsafe and I am also not willing to ruin my vehicle. Would any of the wise individuals on this board be willing to give this newbie some advice?
What can I tow with my Volvo XC90?
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Peggyy
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What about just a regular little guy?
Peggyy
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We pulled this with our murano but we did not like the bed so we bought a bigger trailer and a big truck. But it might work for you.
https://www.jayco.com/tools/archive/2014-jay-flight-swift-slx/145rb/
https://www.jayco.com/tools/archive/2014-jay-flight-swift-slx/145rb/
outofhere2
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Hello can't say much about towing but took a look at the little guy max at a camping show recently and was very impressed buy the build quality very solid cabinets and doors lots of storage all around and the Windows lots and lots of light it Did Not feel like a tiny can
grashley
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Welcome to the Forum!! Thanks for asking BEFORE purchase!
And THANK YOU for providing the right numbers! From the weight perspective, here is how I do the math. The max load your car can carry is 1210#. This is from the infamous yellow placard you quoted. This must support the hitch wt of the TT, or 380# (10% of trailer GVWR) plus 80# for a WD hitch plus the weight of all passengers, pets and cargo carried in the car.
In other words, after subtracting (380 + 80) 460# from 1210# CCC, you have 750# for passengers and cargo. Only you can determine this number, but my guess is you should be okay on the weights. Being in the beautiful mountains, you may or may not like the towing characteristics, but you know how to prevent being overloaded.
You are correct, many people overload their vehicles, often because they were not inclined to do their homework, as you have done. Others may choose a small camper for their larger TV or had too small of a TV and upgraded. You are doing things in the right order!
Keep asking questions!
And THANK YOU for providing the right numbers! From the weight perspective, here is how I do the math. The max load your car can carry is 1210#. This is from the infamous yellow placard you quoted. This must support the hitch wt of the TT, or 380# (10% of trailer GVWR) plus 80# for a WD hitch plus the weight of all passengers, pets and cargo carried in the car.
In other words, after subtracting (380 + 80) 460# from 1210# CCC, you have 750# for passengers and cargo. Only you can determine this number, but my guess is you should be okay on the weights. Being in the beautiful mountains, you may or may not like the towing characteristics, but you know how to prevent being overloaded.
You are correct, many people overload their vehicles, often because they were not inclined to do their homework, as you have done. Others may choose a small camper for their larger TV or had too small of a TV and upgraded. You are doing things in the right order!
Keep asking questions!
Peggyy
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Have you looked at a snoozie
SeilerBird
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Yes, buy a truck. You will never be happy living in Colorado trying to tow with an SUV. Don't bring a knife to a gunfight.
steveblonde
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If Gords numbers are correct and they usually are spot on. I say go for it Volvos are solid built and have great power plants you should be fine, of course a truck would be better in the mountains with bigger brakes and a more solid trans but give it shot. Im sure you will buy a bigger vehicle after using the trailer for a year or two.
If you are going to stay with that as your tow vehicle you may also want to look at tent trailers. Some really nice ones out then and some nifty innovations. We had ours for 10yrs and loved them. Finally went to a hardside with the kids in their teens and some back issues. Remember its not just the weight, you have the wind resistance. It may be a little better than a brick wall aerodynamically but not much.
DearMissMermaid
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This versatile unit can be towed by most anything and configured to whatever you want to use it for including camping with a king sized bed. 8)
https://www.sylvansport.com/
https://www.sylvansport.com/
steveblonde
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DearMissMermaid said:
Lol thats a glorified tent - lol back when i bought my first trailer at 16 i bought a starcraft tent trailer it was canvas that had 2 beds one on each end that folded out and a fiberglass top and nothing else no sink stove washroom nothing but i could set it up in 2 minutes as it has a wind up top lol paid $200 and towed that thing from Calgary to San Diego twice 5000 miles round trip. Had it for years till the canvas sides finally rotted lol
Ps Bears just love those things its kinda like meals on wheels or a backcountry drive in lol
