Towing with 2013 XLT w/Tow Package
Hey all! New to the forums and doing a bunch of research. I've done a search with people asking if a 2013 explorer can pull xyz TTs and most recommend for this particular TV either a popup or HTT. W...
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thestrangebrew wrote:
MY GVWR is 6160lbs. Can someone school me on payload & receiver limit? From what I understand, say curb weight is 4557lbs is my payload 6160-4557 = 1603 for passengers, cargo + tongue weight? How about my rear axle #? My TV says 3300lbs rear GAWR. How do you measure what's on the rear? Is it on a CAT scale?
Payload should be on the pillar inside the drivers door. Every vehicle will be slightly different, since anything added to the vehicle weight will count against payload.
An easy way to estimate would be to check your payload number and towing capacity. So say your payload is 1000 lbs. Subtract your family, gear (anything you add to the truck) and your tongue weight. If you run out of payload the trailer is too much for the vehicle. If you're under payload and the trailer weight is under your towing capacity you should be good.
