We are interested in buying a 2013 Ascend A231RBK. It weighs 4365 lbs (dry weight with all options included) and has a hitch weight of 390. We want to tow it with an FJ Cruiser that has a tow capacity of 5000 lbs. and a rated hitch weight of 500 lbs. The propane tanks when full along with the weight of the battery would bring us close to the 500 lb. hitch weight max. We were thinking of only filling one full tank of propane since we will be using the unit for short getaways close to home. We also plan to travel light in order to keep the weight as low as possible. The dealer would install a sway bar and a weight distribution hitch along with electronic brake controls.
Before we sign our lives away, and mainly because we've never owned an Rv before, we desperately need some feedback and advice from seasoned veterans like yourselves.
Can we tow this unit safely with the car that we have?
Before we sign our lives away, and mainly because we've never owned an Rv before, we desperately need some feedback and advice from seasoned veterans like yourselves.
Can we tow this unit safely with the car that we have?