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Old 10-10-2006, 03:42 PM   #1
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Default 2002 Mazda Tribute as a TV for a 2720SL

2002 Mazda Tribute as a TV for a 2720SL
Based on everything I’ve read, I think I know the answer is but here is yet another ‘can my TV handle it’ question: We are looking at a 2720SL. The dealer says the empty weight with options is 3,219 lbs. The candidate TV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6 with tow package which includes a tranny cooler. It’s rated at 3,500. I can’t figure out the maximum tongue weight. It came with a class 2 hitch that will need to be replaced with a class 3. We live in the Midwest and expect mostly moderate hills travel, however, Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks will be a frequent destination. The dealer believes our Tribute will do fine. What's your opinion?
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Old 10-11-2006, 12:47 AM   #2
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Even though the Tribute has the same 3500lb tow rating as the mid-size, car-based SUVs and minivans it's a much smaller vehicle. I looked it up and it weighs around 3500lbs which is almost 1000lbs lighter than the others. You'll want to be careful if you do this.
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Old 10-15-2006, 10:07 AM   #3
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Thanks for your thoughts. We've decided to trade up to an '06 (good deals now) 4 Runner V8. It has a GVWR of 6005 and tow cap of 7000. Comes with WDH hitch, trans and oil coolers, HD battery, and 130-amp alt.
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