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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quietjake - You're matching the wrong set of numbers in your formula.
You have a couple limitations on how much you can tow.
1. Hitch rating. Should be on the hitch itself.
Most common is 350 lbs tongue weight and 3,500 lbs towing
or 500 lbs tongue weight and 5,000 lbs towing.
2. Actual weight plus the towed vehicle or trailer should not exceed
the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) - Your Chevy likely has a GCWR of 16,000 lbs. That is what my 2002 Trail-Lite has.
The 12,600 lbs you are reading on the door post is your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) not your GCWR. Your fully loaded Trail-Lite should not exceed the GVWR when on the road. You can add the weight of your towed load to what you actually weigh up to your GCWR.
So if your numbers are accurate, you could easily tow the JK Wrangler.
(9,100 lbs + 4,200 lbs = 13,300 lbs under the GCWR rating of 16,000 lbs).
I suspect the Jeep will exceed your 3,500 lb hitch rating. I would want a shop experienced in hitches to determine if replacing your 3,500 with a 5,000 would be suitable.
You have a couple limitations on how much you can tow.
1. Hitch rating. Should be on the hitch itself.
Most common is 350 lbs tongue weight and 3,500 lbs towing
or 500 lbs tongue weight and 5,000 lbs towing.
2. Actual weight plus the towed vehicle or trailer should not exceed
the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) - Your Chevy likely has a GCWR of 16,000 lbs. That is what my 2002 Trail-Lite has.
The 12,600 lbs you are reading on the door post is your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) not your GCWR. Your fully loaded Trail-Lite should not exceed the GVWR when on the road. You can add the weight of your towed load to what you actually weigh up to your GCWR.
So if your numbers are accurate, you could easily tow the JK Wrangler.
(9,100 lbs + 4,200 lbs = 13,300 lbs under the GCWR rating of 16,000 lbs).
I suspect the Jeep will exceed your 3,500 lb hitch rating. I would want a shop experienced in hitches to determine if replacing your 3,500 with a 5,000 would be suitable.
