Suitable Dinghys for Class 2 Hitch
As most are aware a class 2 Hitch allows Max 3500 lbs. If a Tow Dolly is used the 5 to 700 lbs it ways must be within the 3500 lbs. Are there any vehicles light enough so as not to be over the 3500...
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Don't ignore the hitch rating however... lots of gas class A and C units have class 2 hitches. First make sure your unit can tow 3500#. Find the stickers with GCVWR, GVWR, GFAWR, GRAWR.
GCVWR is what the RV plus the tow can weigh.
GVWR is what the RV can weigh (with everything you carry in the RV).
Subtract GVWR from GCVWR.
If this number is greater than 3500# then you can pull 3500# if you do not exceed GCVWR.
If this number is less than 3500# then the result is all that you can tow.
Once your sure you can pull 3500# then it becomes total dolly weight plus car can/should be 3500# or less.
Do not use magic math to make it work. Do not exceed ANY or these ratings for both legal and safety reasons.
jim
GCVWR is what the RV plus the tow can weigh.
GVWR is what the RV can weigh (with everything you carry in the RV).
Subtract GVWR from GCVWR.
If this number is greater than 3500# then you can pull 3500# if you do not exceed GCVWR.
If this number is less than 3500# then the result is all that you can tow.
Once your sure you can pull 3500# then it becomes total dolly weight plus car can/should be 3500# or less.
Do not use magic math to make it work. Do not exceed ANY or these ratings for both legal and safety reasons.
jim
