I have another "newbie" question along this line. You give an example of how to figure tongue weight (9K towing capacity X 80% = 7200 lb loaded trailer; 7200 lb trailer X 12% = 864 lbs tongue weight).
We are in the process of researching TTs to see what we can pull with our '04 Tundra or if we should be looking at a new truck. Using the stats from our truck and your example, I get: 6600 lbs GVWR - 5500 curb wt (weighed on a scale) - 600 lbs passengers/gas/WDH = 500 lbs tongue weight. Since the trailer we're looking at has a tongue weight of 530 lbs., am I right in thinking we need to 'rethink' this trailer? Sorry, but I'm so frustrated with dealers trying to sell us over using smoke and mirrors and I'm trying to get a handle on reality.
