Looking for help on TT decision
Hello everyone. I am in the market for a travel trailer and have found one I like and I think I can tow but I want to see if anyone can take a look at the numbers and double check to make sure I am...
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Rick,
Welcome!!!
Regarding the trailer in question, you will actually have a ~600lb tw once the propane tanks and a battery are on the tongue. Not sure what the layout is, or how you may pack, but you generally need 12-15% for a safe, stable tow. Yes, some trailers may be ok with a little less, but others like a little more. Last thing you want is to find out the hard way. If the tt is ~6500lbs loaded, you could have a tw of ~780-975lbs (12-15%). It looks like you will be under the receiver hitch rating but hard to say about the tv payload. The other number to watch close is the rear axle rating (rar).
Make sure you get a good wdh w/ integrated away control. And the correct rated wd bars for the loaded tw. That is a little longer tt for the slightly shorter tv you have.
Good luck!!!
Welcome!!!
Regarding the trailer in question, you will actually have a ~600lb tw once the propane tanks and a battery are on the tongue. Not sure what the layout is, or how you may pack, but you generally need 12-15% for a safe, stable tow. Yes, some trailers may be ok with a little less, but others like a little more. Last thing you want is to find out the hard way. If the tt is ~6500lbs loaded, you could have a tw of ~780-975lbs (12-15%). It looks like you will be under the receiver hitch rating but hard to say about the tv payload. The other number to watch close is the rear axle rating (rar).
Make sure you get a good wdh w/ integrated away control. And the correct rated wd bars for the loaded tw. That is a little longer tt for the slightly shorter tv you have.
Good luck!!!
