Clarification on tow capacity
If a vehicle says it's tow capacity is 9,000 lbs what does that 9,000 pounds include? Obviously the TT plus whatever we have in it and the water in it... But what else?
Forum Discussion
Shorteelaw wrote:
That's my issue... We are buying both in the near future so I'm trying to find a good combo.
Here's some advice: Pick out the trailer first then figure out what you need to tow it with.
You may go to the RV dealer thinking of buying a certain size based on your budget...then you see a unit that is bigger, nicer, is 2 yrs old but looks brand new, and is cheaper than the smaller unit you went to look at.
Point being if you buy the truck first then fall in love with a trailer that is too heavy you will be stuck.
Buy the trailer first, post what the weights are and you'll get some good advice on what you should get to tow it with. The Nissan Titan is a great tow vehicle....up to a point.
Take it from me and many others here on the forum that listened to their dealer say "Sure your truck will tow this baby!" and then wound up buying a different truck in 6 months or a year. Get the trailer first!
