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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I am the opposite of what these people say. I have to know the Yellow sticker dry weight. Why? You need a starting place. The GVWR of a TT means NOTHING to most people. You will NEVER load the TT to that weight unless it is really a low weight.
However. the yellow sticker weight is the actual weight of the TT as it sits in front of you on the dealer lot. As it was built, with everything you see on it.
Say my TV can tow 8000lb. And the yellow sticker weight is 7K. Tells me it is too heavy to start with. On the other hand IF your towing capacity is 6K, and the yellow sticker weight is 4K. You know you can tow the TT once it is loaded. Few people actually add more than 1000lbs for a weekend, or even a week of camping. WE added 600lbs. Which includes ALL our camping gear, and in fact the TT gets lighter every year as we take out things we don't need.
So to answer the OP's question. For a TV with a 6000lb tow cap. Look for a trailer with a yellow sticker weight between 3500, and 4500lbs. Leaves you a good cushion.
However. the yellow sticker weight is the actual weight of the TT as it sits in front of you on the dealer lot. As it was built, with everything you see on it.
Say my TV can tow 8000lb. And the yellow sticker weight is 7K. Tells me it is too heavy to start with. On the other hand IF your towing capacity is 6K, and the yellow sticker weight is 4K. You know you can tow the TT once it is loaded. Few people actually add more than 1000lbs for a weekend, or even a week of camping. WE added 600lbs. Which includes ALL our camping gear, and in fact the TT gets lighter every year as we take out things we don't need.
So to answer the OP's question. For a TV with a 6000lb tow cap. Look for a trailer with a yellow sticker weight between 3500, and 4500lbs. Leaves you a good cushion.
