Half-ton TV options
I've done quite a bit of searching, but every situation is unique, so I figured I would solicit some input for my own scenario. Appreciate any advice you all can provide. After having rented RV's f...
Forum Discussion
CraigGe writes "
Truck:
Curb: 5,487 lbs
Payload: 1,513 lbs
GVWR: 7,000 lbs
Max Trailer: 9300 lbs
GCWR: 15,000 lbs
Axle ratings: 3,950 lbs
Hitch:
Max load with WDH: 1100
Est. Additional Truck Cargo (including people):
800-1,000 lbs
Trailer 1:
Dry: 5,727 lbs
GVWR: 6,900 lbs
Tongue weight: 544 lbs
Trailer 2:
Dry: 6,550 lbs
GVWR: 8,600 lbs
Tongue weight: 560 lbs
Tire max load: 2,469 lbs"
Your "cargo" weight MUST be SUBTRACTED from the "Payload" weight leaving you only 500 lbs and some change available for the TONGUE weight.
Dry weight is typically wrong and often heavier than advertised and typically does not include propane tanks, propane and battery.
With that said, you will easily EXCEED your max "payload" of your truck.
In BOTH cases the Dry TW is way too light to start with, it MUST be at least 10% of the weight of the trailer.
Trailer 1 should have min of 573 lbs and trailer trailer 2 should have 655 lbs.
You need to find a trailer which will be 3500- 4000 lbs dry giving 10% TW of 350-400 lbs which would only give you 1000 lbs of cargo on the trailer before you max your "payload". However the TW should be at least 12%-15% which still will leave you short on payload.
Truck:
Curb: 5,487 lbs
Payload: 1,513 lbs
GVWR: 7,000 lbs
Max Trailer: 9300 lbs
GCWR: 15,000 lbs
Axle ratings: 3,950 lbs
Hitch:
Max load with WDH: 1100
Est. Additional Truck Cargo (including people):
800-1,000 lbs
Trailer 1:
Dry: 5,727 lbs
GVWR: 6,900 lbs
Tongue weight: 544 lbs
Trailer 2:
Dry: 6,550 lbs
GVWR: 8,600 lbs
Tongue weight: 560 lbs
Tire max load: 2,469 lbs"
Your "cargo" weight MUST be SUBTRACTED from the "Payload" weight leaving you only 500 lbs and some change available for the TONGUE weight.
Dry weight is typically wrong and often heavier than advertised and typically does not include propane tanks, propane and battery.
With that said, you will easily EXCEED your max "payload" of your truck.
In BOTH cases the Dry TW is way too light to start with, it MUST be at least 10% of the weight of the trailer.
Trailer 1 should have min of 573 lbs and trailer trailer 2 should have 655 lbs.
You need to find a trailer which will be 3500- 4000 lbs dry giving 10% TW of 350-400 lbs which would only give you 1000 lbs of cargo on the trailer before you max your "payload". However the TW should be at least 12%-15% which still will leave you short on payload.
