Thinking About a TT, Confused About Towing
Hi all! Sorry if this has been asked over & over, I did a search, but didn't find anything that didn't confuse me more. We are considering a travel trailer to spend some time in National Parks, but ...
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Open your driver's side door and look at the maximum payload rating. It will be on the sticker on the door frame. Probably between 1200 and 1400 lbs. That includes the tongue weight of the trailer, you, any guests in the 4-runner and any cargo in the 4-runner.
Tongue weight is usually between 10% and 15% of the trailer's loaded weight. The closer to 15 the better. The dry weight of the trailer doesn't include any upgrade options, fuel in the propane tanks, water in the water tanks, your stuff in the cabinets, etc. A 5,000 lb loaded trailer will have a tongue weight between 500 and 750 lbs. At 750, me and another 250 lb friend would almost max out a 2006 4-runner on payload.
Tongue weight is usually between 10% and 15% of the trailer's loaded weight. The closer to 15 the better. The dry weight of the trailer doesn't include any upgrade options, fuel in the propane tanks, water in the water tanks, your stuff in the cabinets, etc. A 5,000 lb loaded trailer will have a tongue weight between 500 and 750 lbs. At 750, me and another 250 lb friend would almost max out a 2006 4-runner on payload.
