Sway Question
Hi everyone, I have another question. We are getting ready to make a trailer purchase this weekend. I have of course read about sway. The problem is I keep getting different information about swa...
Forum Discussion
Just because you "can", does not mean you "should".
In my tiny situation (20' Nash TT) has an "advertised" carrying capacity of 2000 lbs, problem is after I add the weight for all my "necessities", I can sneak up to the TT's GVWR of 5600 lbs. Especially if my fresh water tank (42 gallons) is filled (an extra 350 lbs).
After I bought my truck in 2005, I weighed my loaded TT at a scale and discovered exactly how the weight was distributed between all 8 tires. You'll be surprised how the weight of beer, food, clothes, full kitchen setup, and other necessities adds up.
Over the years our RV habits and needs have changed and, just like my waistline, I am sure the combined weight of my TT has increased as well--but not over the truck max towing capacity of 9200 lbs.
I parrot the words of others, if you dial in your rig's weight distribution, there shouldn't be any sway issues. I use the plain vanilla WD hitch setup that's rated for 750lb tongue weight.
In my tiny situation (20' Nash TT) has an "advertised" carrying capacity of 2000 lbs, problem is after I add the weight for all my "necessities", I can sneak up to the TT's GVWR of 5600 lbs. Especially if my fresh water tank (42 gallons) is filled (an extra 350 lbs).
After I bought my truck in 2005, I weighed my loaded TT at a scale and discovered exactly how the weight was distributed between all 8 tires. You'll be surprised how the weight of beer, food, clothes, full kitchen setup, and other necessities adds up.
Over the years our RV habits and needs have changed and, just like my waistline, I am sure the combined weight of my TT has increased as well--but not over the truck max towing capacity of 9200 lbs.
I parrot the words of others, if you dial in your rig's weight distribution, there shouldn't be any sway issues. I use the plain vanilla WD hitch setup that's rated for 750lb tongue weight.
