Purchasing first TT, need a bit of sanity checking advice

kcstrom wrote:


Freedom Express 238BH:
UVW: 5314lb
Hitch weight: 694lb


Truck:
2013 RAM 1500 4x4 Crew Cab 5.7L
Towing capacity: 6500lb
Payload: 1650lb

IMO, it's not wise to use the unloaded weights for consideration. While you may not reach the GVWR of the trailer when loaded, you should look at that as being closer to the actual weight than the empty weight.

The GVWR is 7600 lbs, which would put the tongue weight at about 912 lb.

I think that trailer may be too big for your truck