Looking at a Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH
Hello Everyone. I've been researching travel trailers for over 6 months and have found this forum extremely valuable. Thanks to all that take the time to respond to the questions posted by the membe...
Forum Discussion
Any one of those trucks has the tow capacity for your max 7500# trailer but do any of them have the payload?
The payload is on the door sticker and will tell you how much you can safely load onto the truck. For a 7500# TT you will want a minimum 12% tongue weight to reduce sway. That's 900# right there. The hitch could weigh 50#. You're looking at Crew Cabs. Do you plan to fill them with people and gear? Firewood? You have to add it all up. Depending upon the options, and how many people you plan to carry, it may be that all of those trucks will be overloaded.
As for brake controllers, get the OEM built in ones. Ford's is fantastic, and I heard that Chevy's is good too.
The payload is on the door sticker and will tell you how much you can safely load onto the truck. For a 7500# TT you will want a minimum 12% tongue weight to reduce sway. That's 900# right there. The hitch could weigh 50#. You're looking at Crew Cabs. Do you plan to fill them with people and gear? Firewood? You have to add it all up. Depending upon the options, and how many people you plan to carry, it may be that all of those trucks will be overloaded.
As for brake controllers, get the OEM built in ones. Ford's is fantastic, and I heard that Chevy's is good too.
