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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Load the truck like it was ready to pull the trailer and then weigh its front and drive axles separately.
Then load the trailer as it would be on a trip and hook it up the the truck. You can use a CAT scale that has a platform for the trucks front axle and separate platform for the trucks drive axle and a third platform for the trailers axles.
Simply subtract the two drive axle weights for a pin weight number. Don't exceed any of the truck or trailers axle numbers.
Question;
If so, how do you know before purchase if your truck can pull a given 5er?
By looking at the trucks GVWR and in particular its FAWR/RAWR numbers on the trucks certification placard on the drivers side door post.
The most important number from a safety standpoint is not exceeding trucks the RAWR as its carrying the pin weight. RAWR includes tires/wheels and the rear spring pack.
Now how much weight can a tired 20 year old truck pull (tow rating) ??
Good question but not knowing your trucks engine size/hp or tranny or rear axle ratio I sure wouldn't guess. Maybe someone has that year model truck and can help.
Then load the trailer as it would be on a trip and hook it up the the truck. You can use a CAT scale that has a platform for the trucks front axle and separate platform for the trucks drive axle and a third platform for the trailers axles.
Simply subtract the two drive axle weights for a pin weight number. Don't exceed any of the truck or trailers axle numbers.
Question;
If so, how do you know before purchase if your truck can pull a given 5er?
By looking at the trucks GVWR and in particular its FAWR/RAWR numbers on the trucks certification placard on the drivers side door post.
The most important number from a safety standpoint is not exceeding trucks the RAWR as its carrying the pin weight. RAWR includes tires/wheels and the rear spring pack.
Now how much weight can a tired 20 year old truck pull (tow rating) ??
Good question but not knowing your trucks engine size/hp or tranny or rear axle ratio I sure wouldn't guess. Maybe someone has that year model truck and can help.
