TT max weight question from a newb.
So, like many, we are done with tenting. I love camping but are through with all the work involved with it. We only go a couple of time per year. The reason? Hours to load my van. Hours to set up ...
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You also might want to subtract from your GCVWR instead of just the GVWR + tow. Generally you can't do GVWR + max tow capacity, as the max tow capacity assumes that the vehicle is very light.
GCVWR is the max total (all) so subtract your CW plus trailer, payloads, cargo, fuel, etc etc.. from my quick math that netted about 1000lbs less than doing it with GVWR alone.
Also I think that's RGAWR not RGAW, but that's tough to calculate anyways without weighing it. Maybe load everyone / payload up and weigh it and you can calculate what you have remaining for a tongue weight. I don't think that'll be your limiting factor though.
I got about 4914 remaining from your GCVWR. I'd want to give myself ~15% leeway for safety, nets about a 4176lb trailer. Didn't really add fuel though either, so you could be close to 4klb. 11% TW still = 460lb or so. I'd still do the full hitch though, 99.99% of bumper hitches I've ever seen = horror stories.
EDIT: Forgot to say good luck and I'm glad you've seen the light and want to quit tent camping. That's exactly my same deal, I just can't handle packing and unpacking in the heat anymore then worrying about severe storms, insanely hot tents, basic security, etc. Just got our TT about a month ago. You'll be SO MUCH HAPPIER.
GCVWR is the max total (all) so subtract your CW plus trailer, payloads, cargo, fuel, etc etc.. from my quick math that netted about 1000lbs less than doing it with GVWR alone.
Also I think that's RGAWR not RGAW, but that's tough to calculate anyways without weighing it. Maybe load everyone / payload up and weigh it and you can calculate what you have remaining for a tongue weight. I don't think that'll be your limiting factor though.
I got about 4914 remaining from your GCVWR. I'd want to give myself ~15% leeway for safety, nets about a 4176lb trailer. Didn't really add fuel though either, so you could be close to 4klb. 11% TW still = 460lb or so. I'd still do the full hitch though, 99.99% of bumper hitches I've ever seen = horror stories.
EDIT: Forgot to say good luck and I'm glad you've seen the light and want to quit tent camping. That's exactly my same deal, I just can't handle packing and unpacking in the heat anymore then worrying about severe storms, insanely hot tents, basic security, etc. Just got our TT about a month ago. You'll be SO MUCH HAPPIER.
