Re: Newbi from Vermont looking to buy 09 amerilite
It looks like your tow rating is 5080 lbs. The dry weight of the 24BH is 3625 lbs.(per the link in the other thread) If this is a used unit, there should be a sticker somewhere in the trailer(usually in a cabinet in the galley)stating the UVW. This is the weight that the trailer weighs with any added options(awning, A/C, etc., anything not included in a base model) add approximately 500 lbs. to the UVW for your gear, food, clothes, etc. and that will give you a better idea of what the real towing weight is. The real killer is the amount of drag that a full height travel trailer puts on a tow vehicle. In addition to a hitch installation, you will also need a brake controller and associated wiring, a good weight distribution hitch & sway control, towing mirrors and you might consider a transmission cooler if one is not already on your vehicle. Only you will be able to determine how comfortable of a towing combo this will be. With any used camper, check for any evidence of leaks such as soft spots on the floor, staining on the walls or ceiling or moldy smell. Also make sure all appliances work. From what I have read, GS campers are no more or less cheaply made than most of the other major brands out there.
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