Tongue weight and truck carrying capacity
Since we’re both retired now, and looking at doing more traveling and camping, I’m considering the possibilities of trading for a bigger TT. With the current truck the max towable weight is a gen...
Forum Discussion
If you have 1000Lbs left after passengers here is how I do the math...
- 75lbs WD hitch = 925 left
925 = TT Loaded Weight ~7000Lb @ 13%
If you haul other stuff in the pickup this will reduce further the capacity available for TT tongue weight.
For instance add 200lbs of firewood/stuff in the pickup bed, now you looking 725 = TT Loaded Weight ~5500lbs @ 13%
- 75lbs WD hitch = 925 left
925 = TT Loaded Weight ~7000Lb @ 13%
If you haul other stuff in the pickup this will reduce further the capacity available for TT tongue weight.
For instance add 200lbs of firewood/stuff in the pickup bed, now you looking 725 = TT Loaded Weight ~5500lbs @ 13%
