Calculating TT options for our truck
I was hoping to get a little input or "shove" if we are off track. We are trying to find what size tt our truck can tow. I can't get the truck to a weigh station till this weekend, so we are using Goo...
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larson101 wrote:If the payload is 1307 then subtract the weight of all your passengers and dogs and extra gear in the truck. I think you mentioned around 790. If that's the case and there is no extra gear in the truck etc.. that would leave you with aprox 500lbs available for the weight of the tongue on the trailer. 500lbs of tongue weight would approximate the trailer at 5000lbs loaded ready to go.
The sticker says the payload is 1327.
Like someone else mentioned above - the problem with 1/2ton trucks is you run out of payload. Sure that truck will pull - just wont support the weight over the rear axle!
