Towing weight limits
We have a relatively new to us 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N. It's docs say that it's towing weight limits are 5000 pounds with a 350 tongue weight. What does that mean exactly? We have a Dodge Ram ...
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Personally, I would tow the truck with no worries.
In fact, I do. See sig.
However, I would have second thoughts about the Subie on a trailer.
As for the "80% rule", it seems to be a "Rule Of Thumb" thought up by some safety guru. The only place I have ever seen reference to it is on these forums. I ignore it. IMO, the manufacturer has already put a safety factor in his numbers. While I don't know what that safety factor is, I am sure the Mfg. kept it in mind when assigning the ratings. There is always a huge difference between "working load" and "failure load"!
NOTE: I did NOT say you should go ahead and tow your truck. I simply said I tow mine, no more, no less!
In fact, I do. See sig.
However, I would have second thoughts about the Subie on a trailer.
As for the "80% rule", it seems to be a "Rule Of Thumb" thought up by some safety guru. The only place I have ever seen reference to it is on these forums. I ignore it. IMO, the manufacturer has already put a safety factor in his numbers. While I don't know what that safety factor is, I am sure the Mfg. kept it in mind when assigning the ratings. There is always a huge difference between "working load" and "failure load"!
NOTE: I did NOT say you should go ahead and tow your truck. I simply said I tow mine, no more, no less!
