still confused about GCVW & towing
OK......brain fade is setting in here along with the fog & decreasing temps.... I used to think I understood this subject, but hope someone can clarify a couple simple questions: 1) Have a B+ Tr...
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Good Math, Incorrect Conclusion -
That 12600 should be Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). That's the max the loaded COACH can weigh, and you're well under.
Should be another rating posted someplace, the Gross COMBINDED Weight Rating (GCWR). It'll be that 12600 plus a figure for towed weight. My GUESS would be around 3000-3500, but you should be able to find it.
Say it's 3000 which makes GCWR 12600+3000 or 15600. That's well above you calculated 13300, so you'd be OK, PROVIDED
1. Trailer Hitch's rating accommodates Jeep's 4200 weight and
2. You put supplemental braking on the Jeep. Coach brakes are rated at GVWR not GCWR, and your state probably requires supp brakes anyway.
That 12600 should be Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). That's the max the loaded COACH can weigh, and you're well under.
Should be another rating posted someplace, the Gross COMBINDED Weight Rating (GCWR). It'll be that 12600 plus a figure for towed weight. My GUESS would be around 3000-3500, but you should be able to find it.
Say it's 3000 which makes GCWR 12600+3000 or 15600. That's well above you calculated 13300, so you'd be OK, PROVIDED
1. Trailer Hitch's rating accommodates Jeep's 4200 weight and
2. You put supplemental braking on the Jeep. Coach brakes are rated at GVWR not GCWR, and your state probably requires supp brakes anyway.
