Some Towing Math and Questions
Hello all, new to the forum. A little about my camping setup, I currently have a 2017 RAM Bighorn 1500. My current trailer is a Dutchmen 222ES, a three bed hybrid. Canvas flip out beds. It is 26 f...
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Lots of ways to figure weight capability, but most times comes down to truck payload limitation, and hitch wt. Overall length will matter, considering wind causing sway. A good WDH helps for sway, and some are designed with this in mind.
Tires will make a difference, some change to LT tires, if P-rated currently. If P-rated, raising PSI, especially on rear will help.
If you can stay within your truck RAWR and receiver hitch rating, it should work. Of course all people, gear, anything in truck, plus loaded to camp hitch wt all take away from your payload. Your payload is on the driver's door, not to exceed xxxx.
Jerry
Tires will make a difference, some change to LT tires, if P-rated currently. If P-rated, raising PSI, especially on rear will help.
If you can stay within your truck RAWR and receiver hitch rating, it should work. Of course all people, gear, anything in truck, plus loaded to camp hitch wt all take away from your payload. Your payload is on the driver's door, not to exceed xxxx.
Jerry
