Can anyone here give me
any leads on books (Travel Trailers for Dummies, maybe), web sites, manufacturers home pages, etc. on how I can learn the rudiments of trailer weight, tongue weight, total tow capacity, etc. I am in o...
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Some resources I've found helpful over the years:
In my opinion, U-Haul's "Safe Towing Guide" is an excellent resource that explains the basics very well. Link to guide
E-trailer has a good page explaining the different "classes" of hitches at this link and another about weight distributing systems and add-on sway control devices at this link.
Finally, Changing Gears has a calculator that can help one to determine real-world compatibility of a tug/trailer combination. Access by going to/reading the info at their "tow vehicle sizing" page here.
Links to the calculator are provided at page bottom.
In my opinion, U-Haul's "Safe Towing Guide" is an excellent resource that explains the basics very well. Link to guide
E-trailer has a good page explaining the different "classes" of hitches at this link and another about weight distributing systems and add-on sway control devices at this link.
Finally, Changing Gears has a calculator that can help one to determine real-world compatibility of a tug/trailer combination. Access by going to/reading the info at their "tow vehicle sizing" page here.
Links to the calculator are provided at page bottom.
