by Grummy » Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:01 pm
This may be helpful.... I tow a 6x12 w/ 6' inside height with a Chrysler Town and Country. I think we have the same 3.6L power plant. My current trailer weight is right up there around the 2990lb point.
If I have a pretty good headwind, I tend to avoid pushing its limits by slowing down to 60mph, though, I have found that if I get back up to 70ish, it seems the motor has enough torque there to also pull it decently. It just seems there is a poor torque section between those two speeds.
With little or no headwind, it tows very well, though you always have to stay down a gear and just let her wind up. Its the nature of the smaller bore engines. Took me a while to accept that.
Would a V8 truck or van be a better TV ? Sure. If I was towing every day of my life, I would get something bigger. But for me right now and my couple of trips a year, I do not mind the near 30mpg highway when not towing, and I can run anywhere between 14mpg and 17mpg when towing. In the end, the fuel costs beat the full size TV option handily.
Between 6x10' or 12', I don't think the 12' adds any inconvenience to towing as its all in line. Interior space though will be much appreciated. The only thing I could add is a 5' wide might have a little less wind resistance and fit on trails better if that is your intent. A 6' wide is still more than 7' wide with the wheels and fenders.
Lastly, with your shorter wheelbase (I assume), you'll probably want to add brakes to the trailer.