Newbie Pre Purchase Questions
Hi all, new to the forum (and the world of camping)! My wife and I got the camping bug and we want to get a TT. I've read a lot of conflicting info and have some questions before we pull the trigger...
Forum Discussion
pasta4lnch wrote:
Thanks again for all the replys!! This is really helping me...
Sticker on my truck reads 1788lbs cargo. 13% of the larger Jayco we were looking at is 975lbs. That leaves just over 800lbs for us. I guess the question is, will I damage my truck by running at the max cargo weight?
Also, is the GVWR the dry weight + carrying capacity?
Damage your truck? Nope. A little harder on the wear and tear? Yup, but you're still within the factory design specs. Not a huge worry.
GVWR is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. GTWR, substitute Trailer for Vehicle. GTWR is the dry weight plus the CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity). On many trailers, especially the small single axle ones, the GTWR is the TT's GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) plus the TT Tongue Weight (that the tow vehicle effectively carries.)
Water can eat up a lot of the CCC. Many travel with minimal (for occasional toilet use during travel) or no water in their tanks to save towing and tongue weight.
