We are graduating from a popup to a HTT. We have narrowed it down to just a couple that we like. Their length and weight are essentially the same, but the hitch weight is significantly different.......
Whatever trailer you are looking at, take the gvwr of the prospective trailer and multiply by 13%. That will give you a good idea of what the loaded tongue will weigh. You then need to weigh your tow vehicle unhitched as if fully loaded for camping including passengers, fuel, hitch, pets, gear, etc. Subtract whatever that weight is from the gvwr of the tow vehicle and the difference will be your hitch weight allowance.