Towing capability math equation
I know there are a lot of threads on here about will my truck pull and "x" trailer. Simply put, is there a simple calculation you use to figure these things out? Or multiple calculations? Tha...
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There are so many variables associated with TV’s and TT’s it would take a very sophisticated spreadsheet to make a “simple” calculation. That said, I tried one of the spreadsheets mbutts suggested and it worked pretty well. But I know all my weights, including the TT. Most newbies shopping for a TT are not going to have a clue what their TV ratings are or what a potential TT might weigh loaded, or the loaded tw. But I guess they could make an educated guess based on the TT GVW and 15% for the tw. If there’s an error it will be in their favor.
My manual says I can pull about an 8000# TT. But the tw would be far over my remaining payload, common with a ½ ton. In fact, I’m pulling 65% of my GCVWR and 67% of my payload. Probably why mountain grades aren’t an issue and my gas mileage is good. Knowing all my ratings and weights I could have made the calculation manually every bit as easily as the spreadsheet. But the spreadsheet could be useful if one knew their TV ratings and used gross numbers for the TT. Then they could see the results of an input and tweak the TT numbers until they get weights they’re happy with.
My manual says I can pull about an 8000# TT. But the tw would be far over my remaining payload, common with a ½ ton. In fact, I’m pulling 65% of my GCVWR and 67% of my payload. Probably why mountain grades aren’t an issue and my gas mileage is good. Knowing all my ratings and weights I could have made the calculation manually every bit as easily as the spreadsheet. But the spreadsheet could be useful if one knew their TV ratings and used gross numbers for the TT. Then they could see the results of an input and tweak the TT numbers until they get weights they’re happy with.
