mdamerell wrote:
Short answer is pin weight. A 11,200# trailer will have about 2,240# (20%) pin weight. Rule of thumb is 15-25%. Depends upon the trailer and how its loaded.
That puts you over GVWR. But some will say you're still OK on your rear axle. It's your call.
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft) 33'-4"
Height (FT) 12'-8"
Dry Weight (lbs) 8,320#
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,880#
GVWR (lbs) 11,200#
Hitch Weight (lbs) 1,805
I would disagree, looks like loaded to a normal load, about 1,500#, you are right at or a little under GVWR of your TV. Depends what you mean locally, less than 100 miles, or a couple hundred. You likely have no issue with that 5er. The difference in 2011, was springs and the GVWR on the VIN sticker.
lenr wrote:
You answered the big question—does your present truck handle the trailer well. Since it does, you’re good for now. So, my dually answer is “when you buy the next trailer” or “when you become uncomfortable”. The biggest problem with the 2500 will be pin weight capacity, not CVWR or tow rating. Running it a little heavy will only wear the axle out a little faster, not break it. Depending on how big you think that you might go with a trailer, you could consider a 350/3500 SRW size of truck. That will have the additional rear axle weight capacity.
That rig has the same rear axle as a one ton will not wear any faster than a one ton.
