Towing Load Question
Hello, I’m looking at buying a used trailer for going camping with the family this year possibly a hybrid trailer since they’re light weight. I’ve never owned a trailer before so I have a few quest...
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Your first way of figuring is the right way, and a 5k lb trailer would be about your maximum, if you truly have a payload of 1,635 lbs.
In 2006 there should be a yellow and white tire loading sticker on your driver's door panel. This should read the total payload of people and gear, and of course WDH/tongue weight would be included, not to exceed XXXX. If this is 1635 you are good to go with the 5K max trailer.
It is nice to have a buffer, and not tow at the very limit, but not really necessary IMO. Many tow way over limits, don't know any better/don't care!
You are wise to do the research, and ask questions!!
Jerry
In 2006 there should be a yellow and white tire loading sticker on your driver's door panel. This should read the total payload of people and gear, and of course WDH/tongue weight would be included, not to exceed XXXX. If this is 1635 you are good to go with the 5K max trailer.
It is nice to have a buffer, and not tow at the very limit, but not really necessary IMO. Many tow way over limits, don't know any better/don't care!
You are wise to do the research, and ask questions!!
Jerry
