Finding out how much we can tow
We have a Dutchman Kodiak bunkhouse travel trailer. It's poorly made and crumbling before our eyes, but that's another issue for another post. We are looking to get a different RV and my hubby woul...
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prestonbunch wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:prestonbunch wrote:
The other one we were looking at was a Forest River Heritage Glen.
Length: 36'7"
Hitch weight: 1490
Dry Weight: 9545
GVWR: 11,510
Cargo capacity: 1906
I have a 2500 Dodge/Cummins and pull a 11200 lb 5th wheel trailer with two slides. Great combo.
Our 2500 Dodge trucks have a 6000 RAWR that carries the hitch load from a trailer.
Your Mega Cab and all the kids/other gear may have a 3000-3200 lb rear axle weight which leaves 2800-3000 lb for a payload.
A 11500 GVWR 5th wheel trailer can have a 2300 lb pin wight which can bring the trucks rear axle weight to approx 5500 lbs. Now add another 200 lbs for a hitch = 5700 lbs. You now have 300 lbs reserve before going over axle/tire load ratings.
The truck and this trailer make a good match.
Thank you for the input. This stuff is really confusing if you don't know what you're doing, which I don't! I just want to make sure we are (1) safe and (2) don't damage our vehicle by towing more than we can handle.
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