Newbie question about towing weights
Hi We're looking at 5ers and wondering how to figure pulling weights. Which numbers do you use to figure whether your truck is strong enough? (I know it's a basic question, but I'm really scratc...
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You are probably OK, but only scales will truly tell.
When you weigh, you need to include EVERYTHING you may carry for a long trip. In the truck: People, tools, hitch, full tank of fuel, firewood, dog, cooler of beer, cooler of Cokes, chocks, leveling boards, power cord extensions, etc. In the trailer: food, drinks, dishes & cooking gear, linens, water, propane, batteries, grill, lawn chairs, more tools, etc.
Over time the weight of both the truck and the trailer will grow about 10% before you get around to pulling everything out and getting rid of the "stuff" you never use.
By then you will be looking at a bigger trailer.
When you weigh, you need to include EVERYTHING you may carry for a long trip. In the truck: People, tools, hitch, full tank of fuel, firewood, dog, cooler of beer, cooler of Cokes, chocks, leveling boards, power cord extensions, etc. In the trailer: food, drinks, dishes & cooking gear, linens, water, propane, batteries, grill, lawn chairs, more tools, etc.
Over time the weight of both the truck and the trailer will grow about 10% before you get around to pulling everything out and getting rid of the "stuff" you never use.
By then you will be looking at a bigger trailer.
