Parts Needed To Tow a 4,800LB Travel Trailer With a 2002 Lexus LX470  

Im new to travel trailers and working on ing a travel trailer and a tow vehicle. Currently looking at restoring a vintage airstream with a GVW of 5800 lbs and according to the manufacturers original flyer the hitch-weight is 580 lbs. I am not sure what the final restored weight of the trailer will be, but based off of my research I am guesstimating the final weight will be about 4,800 lbs dry. Not sure what the hitch weight will be but if Im following the 10-15 rule it will be between 480-720 lbs which I understand is a huge variation. Im considering getting a 2002 LX470 which according to the manual has a 6500-lb towing capacity and a 650-lb tongue weight. The one Im looking at currently does not have a hitch so Id need to install one. I just want to make sure Im understanding this properly. If I buy something like Item # 75095 which is rated up to 5,000-lb tow capacity and 500-lbs tongue weight, AND use a WD hitch, I can increase the tow capacity to 6,500-lb and tongue weight to 750-lb? I understand that I cant exceed the manufacturers 650-lb limit on the tongue weight or overall tow capacity, but Im looking for clarification that if I am to use a WDH on the trailer that I would get some more out of the tow vehicle itself. Im still doing research on the trailer and tow vehicle before purchasing but wanted to get some clarification. Thanks for your help!

asked by: Matt