i assume higher is better?
Howdy. Given two identical tow vehicles but with different gear ratios where one has a higher one than the other how does that factor into the towing capabilities issue?
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Ok I am taking the following from the owners manual for our truck: 2013 Silverado 1500 4 wheel drive short bed 5.3l V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg axle ratio: 3.08 max trailer weight 6700 lbs GCWR 12,200 lbs. Our prior trailer was a 2007 JayFeather Lite 218 with a GVWR of 4000 lbs which this truck towed adequately. Yes I am in the market for a bunkhouse trailer with a walk around queen bed. Its me, wife and 12 year old daughter. The truck has a load carrying capacity of 1583 lbs. Assuming we weigh total 550 lbs with nothing in bed of truck, 100 lbs for the 4 point equalizer, a full gas tank of 22 gallons x 6 lbs per gallon=132 pounds I believe (from what I have read here) is the I need to find a trailer with a GVWR of 6100lbs or less because 6100 lbs x 15%=915 hitch weight ( I am ignoring dry weight of trailer which is a useless number I have read here). Anyway does any of this make sense?
