First timer and a "how much weight" question?
So I've been doing researching like mad and trying to figure all my weight limits before we purchase our first TT. We are headed to Hershey in two weeks, to their big RV show, and I want to be as pr...
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If you want to get real nit picky you can do the math on every possible scenario. And then ASSUME you can take everything to the limit. To be simpler and to maintain a degree of safety, may I suggest you leave yourself a cushion of 10% on the most basic numbers.
Tow Capacity on van of 6600
Consider that 6000 for a loaded weight and your golden on that catagory.
Cargo cap,,, You said nothing on family size and weights but if we start with a typical family of 4, 550-700lbs will cover most (not all) scenarios. Adjust as needed for your situation. Add for tongue weight 900lbs to be safe, another 125 for the hitch, and you have a total of
1725lbs, again well within the vans limits.
Try to find a TT with a loaded weight under 6000 and have a blast.
Tow Capacity on van of 6600
Consider that 6000 for a loaded weight and your golden on that catagory.
Cargo cap,,, You said nothing on family size and weights but if we start with a typical family of 4, 550-700lbs will cover most (not all) scenarios. Adjust as needed for your situation. Add for tongue weight 900lbs to be safe, another 125 for the hitch, and you have a total of
1725lbs, again well within the vans limits.
Try to find a TT with a loaded weight under 6000 and have a blast.
