2023 Ford 40k towing, 500hp, 1200tq
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RoyJ wrote:IdaD wrote:
Nah, you can go lighter than that and be fine. People on this site don't tow much other than campers so they don't know how cargo trailers are loaded. A gooseneck loaded at 10% on the pin, which is typical for a TT camper, will be a lot more stable than the aforementioned TT given the hitch location over the axle.
While I agree with the last sentence, I feel as we approach semi-trailer weights, more weight on the driver is needed for traction.
At 10% (4k lbs) pin weight, starting on a steep wet hill may be an issue. At 20% / 8k lbs, it'll be much better.
A single axle tractor towing a 40k trailer (Pepsi trailer, etc.) would have close to 20k on the drive axle.
Agree, but Pepsi trucks don't have 4wd. You're right though, the towing wars are really gettin good!
Good news is, any of these new doolies (talking 1 tons here) can handle a 7-8klb pin weight without much issue.
