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gtomsttth
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Oct 07, 2019

New to towing, hitch weight question

Hey all, new to towing and have a hitch weight question. The toy hauler TT I'm really want has a stated hitch weight of 1,015 lbs but my truck says it has a max tongue weight of 970 lbs. The TT GVWR is 9,985 lbs with a dry weight of 6,373 lbs. Should I get this trailer or do I have to be bummed and have to settle for a different one since the hitch rating of the TT is 45lbs higher than the TV tongue rating?
  • gtomsttth's avatar
    gtomsttth
    Explorer
    Oct 07, 2019
    Trucks stats

    GVWR 7000
    GCWR 15000
    GAWR RR 3800
    Max payload 1735
    Curb weight 5265

    So the stated hitch weight of the TT isn't its rating at GVWR?
  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Oct 07, 2019
    That hitch weight will be more once you add batteries and fill water and propane. You may be able to upgrade the truck's receiver if you have sufficient truck payload for more hitch weight.

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