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Originally Posted by Sir_LR
Would I be able to tow this with a discovery 5 with a 7700 pound tow capacity because I know of somebody who tows something pretty similar to this in size and weight with a disco 5.
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Well that's a firm
MAYBE.
The trailer GVWR and the Discovery 5 "Towing capacity" are pretty well matched but you also have to look at the curb weight vs GVWR. If the trailer is fully loaded it will have close to or over a 1000 lb tongue weight.
Add that to the curb weight of 5000 lbs you are now at 6000+ lbs on the discovery before you add people, equipment and gas. You could easily exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle. Look at your numbers closely.
The 115" wheelbase is quite a bit shorter than most 1/2 ton pickups at about 140" so it will be more of a handful while towing and why a lot of people steer away from SUVs for towing larger travel trailers.