Picking up new TT in 2 Days.
I have been reading this forum as a lurker, non member for the last 4 years, from when we were shopping for our first camper until now and wanted to write a note to thank you all for the wisdom expres...
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handye9 wrote:stahrmcgee wrote:
Fingers crossed that the TV will be good with it (Max tow package >11,000 lbs capacity), but if a new TV is necessary, that will be the next adventure.
Your weakest point, most likely will be your payload (cargo capacity) of the truck.
Check the sticker on your driver side door post. Some models have as little as 1400 lbs payload.
Whatever it says for cargo capacity or payload, is the weight room you have for everything / everybody you have in or on the truck, plus the weight distributing hitch, and trailer tongue weight.
Your new trailer is over 7000 lbs empty. Loaded for camping, it could weight over 8000, with 950 - 1000 lbs of tongue weight. Then you have to add 100 lbs for the hitch.
Thank you Master Chief, former HM3 here, only 5 yrs active though.
You bring up a good point. It should have a capacity for around 1900 lbs, but I am going to check next time I get in the truck to be sure. Tongue weight is about 650 or so, but still need to factor in other cargo, which I haven't yet.
I didn't have too many worries with the old 23B, but will have to be careful now.
