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Old-Biscuit
Feb 26, 2014Explorer III
Both have a GVWR of 15,500#
I don't care what the mfg. magical tow rating is cause you will not be able to reach that magical number without exceeding trucks GVWR, RAWR, Rear Tire MAX Load Rating and/or Payload Capacity
Fine print on mfg. tow guidelines
Addition of trailer king pin load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
You have a GVWR of 10,000#
You have a cargo capacity of maybe 2,000# depending on truck trim level
And you are not going to tow 'DRY'
You would be better suited to look for a trailer with a GVWR of 12,000#
When towing is no fun....you don't tow as much....less towing/less fun.
I don't care what the mfg. magical tow rating is cause you will not be able to reach that magical number without exceeding trucks GVWR, RAWR, Rear Tire MAX Load Rating and/or Payload Capacity
Fine print on mfg. tow guidelines
Addition of trailer king pin load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR.
You have a GVWR of 10,000#
You have a cargo capacity of maybe 2,000# depending on truck trim level
And you are not going to tow 'DRY'
You would be better suited to look for a trailer with a GVWR of 12,000#
When towing is no fun....you don't tow as much....less towing/less fun.
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