Camper travel trailer noob questions
About to pull the trigger on a 2016 Dutchman Aerolite 292 DBHS. http://www.dutchmen.com/aerolite/floorplans-and-pictures/floorplan-details?modelId=22695 I'm hoping I got a good deal at 31950 out ...
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As I stated earlier, I like my Hustky Centerline TS. You can't go wrong though with an Equalizer. Lots of folks like 'em and that is probably for good reason.
I would still do the math to make sure you'll be within weight standards with the lighter version. I know weight "shouldn't be an issue", but doing the math will "guarantee" it won't be an issue.
Costs $10 to weigh your truck at a Cat scales. Load the truck up with the family, and what you think you will load in the back, fill up the tank, and weigh it. Add 100 lbs for the WD hitch, and the rest will be tongue weight capacity. Add approx 1000 lbs to the dry weight of the trailer you are looking at. Multiply that value by 13-15% to get your likely tongue weight. If you're still within the cargo capacity, you should be good to go.
Good luck
Mike
I would still do the math to make sure you'll be within weight standards with the lighter version. I know weight "shouldn't be an issue", but doing the math will "guarantee" it won't be an issue.
Costs $10 to weigh your truck at a Cat scales. Load the truck up with the family, and what you think you will load in the back, fill up the tank, and weigh it. Add 100 lbs for the WD hitch, and the rest will be tongue weight capacity. Add approx 1000 lbs to the dry weight of the trailer you are looking at. Multiply that value by 13-15% to get your likely tongue weight. If you're still within the cargo capacity, you should be good to go.
Good luck
Mike
