More important in TV - Weight or Wheelbase
Looking at options for a new TV that will also be a DD. Trying to avoid a 3/4 ton truck if possible, in favor of 1/2 ton or full size SUV. Would be towing a 30' TT - Dry weight 5500 lbs and we add a...
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Bedlam wrote:
The ratio you are figuring makes sense, but you need to apply the tongue or pin weight to the tow vehicle and take it off the trailer to get a more accurate idea of the true ratio. Both the truck and trailer weights should be weights with gear, water and occupants.
Ok did some quick math assuming both trailers are loaded to thier GVWR
150 with 8k TT
empty 5450
8k trailer tongue weight 1000lbs = truck now at 6450
Add 600 for occupants and gear = truck now weighs 7050 (which is my trucks GVWR)
Trailer is now at 7000lbs
Ratio 7050/7000 = 101%
so 150 weighs 1% more than the TT
Ok now
350 Dually with 15k 5ver
empty 8560
15k trailer Pin weight 3000lbs = truck now at 11560
Add 600 for occupants and gear = truck now weighs 12160
Trailer is now at 12000lbs
Ratio 12160/12000 = 101%
so 350 dually weighs 1% more than the Fiver
Pretty interesting isn't it
