Calculated tow capability... Disappointed
So, in my search for the TT that the wife and I want, I've been diligently trying to calculate GVWR, GAWR, Traier capacity etc.. etc...I've read quite a bit, and I thought I would be okay with my tow ...
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Understand the WD hitch will distribute some weight back to the trailer. Just don't know how to calculate that impact without hooking up the trailer and weighing it.
Understand also that GAWR may be more important than GVWR, but I really don't want to exceed either. Maybe I could go slightly above GVWR, but would rather save that extra margin for the double cheeseburger Im eating down the road (grin). Yes, tires have a play in it. I bought this truck used, and I am sure they are not the original tires. THey are decent tires, but maybe not best for towing. Prob need to eval that too.
I think in the end, I could look for a lighter trailer/smaller trailer, but the wife and I have been looking for six months now, and we are interested in the larger, more roomy TT's. Lighter ones in the size we want just don't seem to have the quality I would hope for. I think in the end, BenK's comment "The ability to manhandle the setup if Mr Murphy crosses your path will become an issue, IMHO" is a critical factor.
Mike
Understand also that GAWR may be more important than GVWR, but I really don't want to exceed either. Maybe I could go slightly above GVWR, but would rather save that extra margin for the double cheeseburger Im eating down the road (grin). Yes, tires have a play in it. I bought this truck used, and I am sure they are not the original tires. THey are decent tires, but maybe not best for towing. Prob need to eval that too.
I think in the end, I could look for a lighter trailer/smaller trailer, but the wife and I have been looking for six months now, and we are interested in the larger, more roomy TT's. Lighter ones in the size we want just don't seem to have the quality I would hope for. I think in the end, BenK's comment "The ability to manhandle the setup if Mr Murphy crosses your path will become an issue, IMHO" is a critical factor.
Mike
