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mlayton
Jul 07, 2013Explorer
Our rear GAWR is 4250# according to the truck specks. There are 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 boys, age 6&8yrs. We also plan to take our 2 dogs, about 70 lbs each (so another 140#).
For the bikes, that model TT comes with a rear bike rack on the trailer so I understand it would not add directly to the rear GAWR - is this correct?
Excuse our inexperience but why is it 13-15% when the trailer specs report 10.3% (dry hitch weight 665 and unloaded weight 6430#). Does this ratio change once it's loaded or do you just always use the 13-15%?
With minimal water, we'd be closer to maybe 7000# which it sounds like you are saying would still be over our tow capacity or close. Are you saying even the lightweight White Hawk may not be possible either (uloaded weight 5290# - loaded weight closer to 6000#, dry hitch weight 590#)????
I appreciate the feedback and this is why we are asking!
For the bikes, that model TT comes with a rear bike rack on the trailer so I understand it would not add directly to the rear GAWR - is this correct?
Excuse our inexperience but why is it 13-15% when the trailer specs report 10.3% (dry hitch weight 665 and unloaded weight 6430#). Does this ratio change once it's loaded or do you just always use the 13-15%?
With minimal water, we'd be closer to maybe 7000# which it sounds like you are saying would still be over our tow capacity or close. Are you saying even the lightweight White Hawk may not be possible either (uloaded weight 5290# - loaded weight closer to 6000#, dry hitch weight 590#)????
I appreciate the feedback and this is why we are asking!
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