Need help understanding all the numbers
I do not have a truck or TT right now, but expect to buy both in the next couple of weeks. Not dead set on specifics of either, but here is what we are liking, weight wise. TT1 5,585 TT2 6700 TT3 7...
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First, look at the weights PLUS the carrying capacity for the trailers you are looking at. Ignore dry weights by themselves. Plan to load the trailer up to it's max weight and base your truck decision off of that.
My trailer is ~6,600lb dry plus 1,600lb carrying for a total of 8,200. I have been over that by ~100 lbs after 10 days in wine country.
I tried looking for a F150 with the payload package, and they were not anywhere to be found. My GMC can pull 10,900 and has a payload just over 2,000. With a tongue weight ~1,000 (as per a scale) I still have 1,000 for me, the wife, 2 small dogs and some camping gear. I didn't want a 3/4 ton as this is my daily driver and I like the ride of the 1/2 ton better.
My trailer is ~6,600lb dry plus 1,600lb carrying for a total of 8,200. I have been over that by ~100 lbs after 10 days in wine country.
I tried looking for a F150 with the payload package, and they were not anywhere to be found. My GMC can pull 10,900 and has a payload just over 2,000. With a tongue weight ~1,000 (as per a scale) I still have 1,000 for me, the wife, 2 small dogs and some camping gear. I didn't want a 3/4 ton as this is my daily driver and I like the ride of the 1/2 ton better.
