What is the optimum % of the tow vehicle maximum limit in towing a TT.I have read percentage of 80% to 50%. I am buying a new truck and I want a reasonable amount of towing excess capability. Thanks.
Depends on where you are and where you plan to go. Down here in the southeast where Monteagle is the only pass we rarely see, I've gone well over our tow ratings while staying within GVWR and axle ratings. If we lived in a very hilly area or in mountains, I would definitely want to stay under that proverbial 80% of GCWR or less.
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