Trailer weight vs. towing capacity
If my SUV's towing capacity is 6000 pounds, what should be my safe trailer dry weight?
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Ignore dry weight. That's a fictional number that no one will ever have when ready to camp. For planning use the GVWR, that's the most the trailer can weigh fully loaded. I have twice towed very close to my rated capacities with 2 different rigs. It can be done but there are limitations. I find it far better and more comfortable towing with a healthy margin. I would suggest a TT that has no more than a 4500# GVWR.
What are you towing with? Knowing this can help us make a better recommendation. Not all SUVs with 6k towing capacities are equal.
You also need to know your payload (on the sticker in the driver door). Many SUVs have a low payload, so even though the towing capacity is 6000#, you may not be able to tow a trailer that heavy simply because the combination of tongue weight, passengers, and "stuff" will eat up and go over your payload.
What are you towing with? Knowing this can help us make a better recommendation. Not all SUVs with 6k towing capacities are equal.
You also need to know your payload (on the sticker in the driver door). Many SUVs have a low payload, so even though the towing capacity is 6000#, you may not be able to tow a trailer that heavy simply because the combination of tongue weight, passengers, and "stuff" will eat up and go over your payload.
