Second Opinion, and a few questions
Hi! I posted a similar question on another forum (popupportal.com), and it was suggested that I pose the questions on here as well. I'm relatively new to trailer camping (I've rented a travel traile...
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Based on 720 lbs of payload available, I would say you need to be in the 5500-6000 lb loaded trailer weight. I based that on a 12-13% hitch weight. Our family of 3 carries between 600 and 800 pounds of stuff, plus water. If you use the 800 lbs (based on a family of 5 loaded lighter) and put in enough water for a few bathroom breaks, I would say you will be around 1000 lbs of cargo. So, empty you should be looking in that 4500-5000 range.
The WDH will move some off of the rear axel to the trailer, but based on the weight and length, I would say to use that as a cancelling factor. Just don't count the weight of the hitch as payload.
Someone out there must have a decent trailer with bunks under 5000 lbs unloaded.
Good luck in your search, have fun with it.
The WDH will move some off of the rear axel to the trailer, but based on the weight and length, I would say to use that as a cancelling factor. Just don't count the weight of the hitch as payload.
Someone out there must have a decent trailer with bunks under 5000 lbs unloaded.
Good luck in your search, have fun with it.
