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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bbaker2001 wrote:
wow, I kmow I am in trouble, just bear with me please. need to find a bigger truck.
24ft trailer GVRW 7600 and I just weighed it at 7200.
wife packs everything.
only have 2009 GMC 1/2 5.3 3.73
loaded the back down also. carry 2 kayak on top.
weight is 7300.
GVWR for truck is 13000 overage by 1500
took short 80 mile trip and it DID handle ok. tried emergency stopping , did OK
did not want to take trip over weight.
drained water, took out gear and kayak. now OK.
I do want my toys, is it safe to use my truck, or is there a 1/2 ton out there with better cargo capability.
Or can someone suggest another truck. am I to far under to really need a diesel.
thanks
Now that I am relooking at this....You are under your gvwr. Assuming you are under axel limits for the truck. so no issues here.
BUT, it appears as tho you are over your GCWR, ie gross combined rating. Which for all intents and purposes is a warranty and performance factor. Same rig if you could get 4.10 would be rated some 1000-2000lbs more. An axel ratio does not give you safety as some would like to hint. So reality is, if the truck handles the trailer, stops, goes etc. I do not personally see the issue, having been there done that for many miles.
A 25 series truck more than likely would be better, but if that trailer decides to fishtail sway on you, you will be no better off with a SW 25/35 series or a dually for that matter. The trailer will sway, you will end up in a ditch.
Marty
