JRscooby wrote:
fintip wrote:
JRscooby:
As for towing, the truck has a tow capacity of _at least_ 5000lbs--and with a WDH, it's 9900 lbs. If I do load enough to reach 4000 pounds, I'd still be at under 80% tow capacity. And while it doesn't currently have trailer brakes, that's definitely a project I hope to tackle. I'm just not optimistic about the axle having brackets and think I may have to get someone to weld mounting plates on (or perhaps hunt down an axle I suppose, more research needed once I get the trailer here). Still, I will only be doing the long trip back here with the trailer empty. I'll get a feel for what it handles and brakes like in that condition, and prioritize adding trailer brakes accordingly.
My point is it takes a big truck to have a "Tow Capacity" of 5000 lbs unless the trailer has brakes. And the cost of adding brakes, even if you need to buy a axle will cost less than a bumper for any TV. That is to nice a trailer to tear up, and judging by your questions you have not spent enough time running heavy to take the chance. I do tip my hat to you for asking.
If I was bringing that trailer home I would load it on a trailer.
Totally, experience towing and an at least nominal understanding of vehicles and physics plays in big time. And dragging that trailer around with a 1/2 ton in good condition is way different than a compact truck or a truck that is mechanically questionable.
