R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Quick question. Yes, it's for a minivan. My wife's. She got a 2009 Pontiac Montana, only sold in Canada that year. Basically a 2008 Chevy Uplander.
It it rated to tow 3500lbs. I can get a Class 2 hitch for $170, rated for 3500lbs. Or, I can get a Class 3 hitch, rated for 4000lbs for $215, but more importantly, built for weight distribution. In the near term, I'm looking at towing a big modern tent trailer. Probably 2000lbs, with ~300lbs tongue weight. I've never used weight distribution before, but I expect it might make this setup tow better. It's a lot of tongue weight for the back of the van.
I guess it seems like a no-brainer, but if I couldn't/wouldn't use the weight distribution, maybe I could save $40 and just get the class 2. Or, even stick with Class 2, and get airbags if that would be better.
Just looking for a little input.
It it rated to tow 3500lbs. I can get a Class 2 hitch for $170, rated for 3500lbs. Or, I can get a Class 3 hitch, rated for 4000lbs for $215, but more importantly, built for weight distribution. In the near term, I'm looking at towing a big modern tent trailer. Probably 2000lbs, with ~300lbs tongue weight. I've never used weight distribution before, but I expect it might make this setup tow better. It's a lot of tongue weight for the back of the van.
I guess it seems like a no-brainer, but if I couldn't/wouldn't use the weight distribution, maybe I could save $40 and just get the class 2. Or, even stick with Class 2, and get airbags if that would be better.
Just looking for a little input.