Questions for the weight police
Just sold our MH and going to a travel trailer. We have a new 2016 Tahoe with the max tow package. 5.3 engine, 3.42 gears, 6 speed transmission, 1590 lb cargo capacity, 8400 towing capacity. Has integ...
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rowekmr wrote:
To the OP I am impressed on how you detailed all the weights. Doing that educates you and will keep you a safe driver. I once weighed a boat trailer that I towed for 2 years that I guessed was 6600 and found out it was 8000. I thought I was within my TV limits but was way off. I neglected to account for what was in it (cargo_ and the fuel and water.
I believe you are under the weight capacities of the truck. Some have brought up the length of the TV in regards to trailer stability. I do know wheel base has an effect on stability but I have towed with 1/2 tons with shorter wheel base but I never felt its effect was as bad as others describe it (tail wagging the dog).
that is the way I feel as well. I was raised on a farm and have been trailers for 50 years. If I was going to be going cross country all the time it would be different. When we hit retirement we will get a more capable tow vehicle.
