New to TT, Bit timid to tow ...?
Hi all, I am new to this forum and new to travel trailer camping. We have "the bug" and are looking at small Jayco or Rockwood. We haven't bought the trailer, nor do we yet have a tow vehicle. Howe...
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Wishin -- thanks for noticing the math error (that darn calculator messed up! :-)
So, in addition to the above calculations, I must also add the entire weight of the TV and the TT (and contents of both) and ensure *that* is under the TV's "Gross Combined Weight Rating". And, of course, I must do something similar for the trailer by itself (and its content) to ensure it is under the TT's weight limits. Wow, this is complicated!
If I am okay with GCWR, but am tight on the calculations I posted above (ie, the weight on the tongue is too much), are there things I can do with the manufacturer's hitch to balance the load differently?
Thanks again to everyone for their help. My anxiety level is at a peak, as I am looking at buying two expensive vehicles (TV and TT) -- it's hard to part with money before feeling totally comfortable that you are getting what will work for you!
P.S. I will go out today to check out Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Tahoe and Jeep Grand Cherokee. I thought I'd limited my search to the 4Runner and Pathfinder, with the 4Runner preferred, but after these exchanges, I think I have to be more flexible.
So, in addition to the above calculations, I must also add the entire weight of the TV and the TT (and contents of both) and ensure *that* is under the TV's "Gross Combined Weight Rating". And, of course, I must do something similar for the trailer by itself (and its content) to ensure it is under the TT's weight limits. Wow, this is complicated!
If I am okay with GCWR, but am tight on the calculations I posted above (ie, the weight on the tongue is too much), are there things I can do with the manufacturer's hitch to balance the load differently?
Thanks again to everyone for their help. My anxiety level is at a peak, as I am looking at buying two expensive vehicles (TV and TT) -- it's hard to part with money before feeling totally comfortable that you are getting what will work for you!
P.S. I will go out today to check out Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Tahoe and Jeep Grand Cherokee. I thought I'd limited my search to the 4Runner and Pathfinder, with the 4Runner preferred, but after these exchanges, I think I have to be more flexible.
