CADreaming wrote:
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.
Well, in my opinion I think you will be exceeding your payload of the truck by 200 to 300 pounds once you put batteries, propane, and the weight of the eq hitch on the hitch. Good on you for doing the math yourself. Good luck and happy trails.
