MargaretB wrote:
I"m thinking abour a simple addition formula for determining the max we should look for. Is this it?
dry weight
+ hitch weight
+ cargo/payload max
= gross weight "allowed"
x .80
= safe max weight of what we buy
Payload capacity of vehicle (1370 lb. when properly equipped)
-passenger weight
-WDH weight
-cargo weight
-fuel weight (not all mfgs include a full tank)
_______
Total weight of all above (there is a placard on the vehicle's driver side door jamb that lists the payload weight)
The tongue weight of any trailer should not exceed the total of the exercise above. For example: 1370, -150 passenger, -80 WDH, -50 cargo, -200 fuel = 890 = maximum tongue weight.
Weight of trailer fully loaded for camping (including propane, battery, awning and/or accessories) X 13% (typical tongue weight distribution) = 6800. If you wanted to stick to that 80% rule, 80% of 6800 = 5440 lbs.
