Doing pretty well, weight-wise
We loaded up and detoured to the scales on our way out of town on Friday. The dry weight of the trailer was 5100#. Loaded 5500#. Tongue 720#. Payload about 380# - two adults and two road bikes (an...
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When I first started towing, I weighted everything I put in the trailer. I weight each item, food, bedding, tools, water, cloths and etc. I did the same with the truck items. If my calculations were correct, I was right at the limit for my half ton payload.
My thought was to find a scale to see how accurate my estimate was. Now, some 8000 miles later I am still curious.:@
However, since the TT pulls and handles so well, I have plenty of passing and breaking power; my weight would be a moot point. I certainly am not going to argue with the DW as to what she can or cannot take. :W
My thought was to find a scale to see how accurate my estimate was. Now, some 8000 miles later I am still curious.:@
However, since the TT pulls and handles so well, I have plenty of passing and breaking power; my weight would be a moot point. I certainly am not going to argue with the DW as to what she can or cannot take. :W
