Shopping for 1st TT. What should I consider?
Hello, I'm new to camping other than tent camping. I'm looking for something used, it needs to sleep at least 6, and I would like the weight to be less than 5-6000lbs. And my dh wants length as shor...
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Second Chance wrote:
What a vehicle can pull and the true payload available for loaded pin weight and cargo in the trailer are two different things. Search the forum and you'll find many threads with lots of detail on this topic. With almost any 1/2 or 3/4 ton vehicle, you will hit the limit on payload (read tongue weight, people, fuel and gear) long before you hit the maximum towing capacity. When making calculations, use the gross weight rating of the trailer off the sticker rather than empty or published weights.
After that, on a used trailer your main concerns should be tires, wheel bearings and water integrity (roof, leaks, previous water damage, etc.).
Rob
Yes, I read that about gvwr vs dry weight. Thx for the short list. I don't know how to tell if wheel bearings are good or bad... water I'm guessing I inspect roof and floor... why does it sound like every TT gets reroofed and/or refloored? Are they all doomed to fail? I'd consider spending more money if I knew the basic construction was more durable.
