We don't know the circumstances of the sale were, but if the sales person knew that TV would be inadequate, he certainly should have cautioned against it.  Maybe s/he did.  

And yes, saying that someone should be taken out and shot is a figure of speech that one does not take literally.  I've used it many times myself.  But under the present circumstances, perhaps, it is a metaphor that might be best left for another time.

The point is that the salesperson was negligent if he knowingly sold that trailer for use with that TV. I certainly wouldn't shoot him but I would advocate that he be prosecuted for negligent homicide if the worst were to happen. The question would be whether the salesman's act constitutes ordinary negligence or rises to the level of gross negligence. One can argue that it is possible to load that trailer and TV and be within specs while towing, but in practice anyone in the business should know that it's not practical. 

Originally posted by podwerkz The salesman who allowed this to happen should be shot.

Advocating for violence certainly seems out of line.

I still would like to hear from anyone who has a similar setup with a caravan.

Also, I think the Caravan is front wheel drive which is not great for towing. The wdh will help you get some load and traction back on the front wheels but it won't do well on slippery surfaces. You really want RWD or AWD for towing. 

You can probably do it if you drive cautiously, pack very sparingly in both the Caravan and the trailer, and stay off steep and wind roads as much as possible, but it won't be a comfortable experience.