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valhalla360
Aug 25, 2018Navigator
Ignore "dry weight" Look at the GVWR and assume the hitch weight is 12-15% of the GVWR.(GVWR is the max weight allowed).
There are multiple ratings you need to stay within (at least if you don't want to be over the manufacturer limits)
- Tow rating (the 5000lb number you gave us)
- Max Hitch weight (how much weight is on the hitch)
- GVWR (truck): which includes any people, gear and after market stuff on the truck along with the hitch weight...have running board...that uses up 75lbs...roof rack..etc..
- CGVWR (total for truck & trailer)
- RAWR (rear axle weight rating) Most of the hitch weight will wind up on the rear axle.
As mentioned, you don't have much of a tow vehicle. Realistically, you are probably looking at trailers below 3000lb dry but again look at the trailers GVWR.
There are multiple ratings you need to stay within (at least if you don't want to be over the manufacturer limits)
- Tow rating (the 5000lb number you gave us)
- Max Hitch weight (how much weight is on the hitch)
- GVWR (truck): which includes any people, gear and after market stuff on the truck along with the hitch weight...have running board...that uses up 75lbs...roof rack..etc..
- CGVWR (total for truck & trailer)
- RAWR (rear axle weight rating) Most of the hitch weight will wind up on the rear axle.
As mentioned, you don't have much of a tow vehicle. Realistically, you are probably looking at trailers below 3000lb dry but again look at the trailers GVWR.
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