Towing a TT
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.
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kltk1 wrote:
Hi, folks, I realize I'm late to this party, but I'm new to towing a travel trailer and want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly. I'm considering a travel trailer and my 2016 Ram 1500 with Pentastar V6 has a towing capacity of 7400lbs, however, GCWR is rated at 12,900lbs. I'm looking at a TT that's 5,000lbs (Rockwood Mini Lite 2509S). While I'm well within the truck towing capacity, it seems I'm well over the 80-85% mark I see referenced throughout the thread on GCWR with GCW being more important than towing capacity. And does a weight distribution hitch change anything in my scenario? Below is how I've broken it down.
TV = 5050
Occupents = 600
TT = 5015
TT Cargo = 500
TT Tongue Weight = 600
11765lbs total weight
12900-11765 =1135lbs buffer
91.2% of trucks rated GCWR = Unpleasant towing experience?
You failed to post the more important number, the truck's payload capacity.
You'll never get near the towing capacity because your truck will run out of payload WAY before the 7400lbs.
