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This particular subject is one of the most contentious on the forum.
For example I towed my 7700# Sovereign 12000 miles last year from Miami to Seattle and back with my 305 hp Nissan Titan. Had absolutley no problems except a grand total of about 75 minutes during the whole trip stuck in the "granny" lane going 40 in 3rd gear. Pretty much drove around at 60 mph and averaged 12.88 mpg otherwise.
There are folks here that consider anything less than a diesel 3/4 ton as an invitation to disaster. There are Ford guys/girls, Dodge guys/girls etc. etc. The only time I've ever seen any measure of agreement on this subject was when someone posted about his towing a 4500# trailer with an Audi (using a bumper hitch no less)-- we all groaned on that one.
Me, I am happy with what I have and very grateful that I am "only" paying $3.65 a gallon for unleaded rather than $4.25 for diesel.
Bottom line is assume your trailer will weigh its max gross weight. Find a vehicle you will enjoy driving when you aren't towing that has a towing capacity 15-20% greater than your trailer's max gross.
Hitch up, have fun.
mike
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