Hitch weight ?
As I research Toy Haulers I've noticed some have higher hitch weights than others that weigh less. Why the variance and how much of a role does that play when shopping for a TH? For example: KZ M...
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bumper pull.......10-15% of trailer GVWR for tongue weight
5th wheel.........15-25% of trailer GVWR for pin weight
Are your posted numbers (900/950/980) 'dry' weight numbers published by mfg.?
I suspect they are as you have only posted 'dry' trailer weights.
Trailer loaded up camp ready........weights will be much higher. That is why you guesstimate tongue/hitch weight by using the % of GVWR so that you can match it to what your tow vehicle actual payload capacity can handle
Payload-------tow vehicles GVWR minus actual camp ready weight, paying particular attention to rear axle/tire load capacities.
5th wheel.........15-25% of trailer GVWR for pin weight
Are your posted numbers (900/950/980) 'dry' weight numbers published by mfg.?
I suspect they are as you have only posted 'dry' trailer weights.
Trailer loaded up camp ready........weights will be much higher. That is why you guesstimate tongue/hitch weight by using the % of GVWR so that you can match it to what your tow vehicle actual payload capacity can handle
Payload-------tow vehicles GVWR minus actual camp ready weight, paying particular attention to rear axle/tire load capacities.
