Towing a my new travel trailer my .02
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You came up with :
Here is the math....
Truck + Fuel + Family
6262 207 430 = approximately 6899 lb
Trailer + Cargo + Water (3 gallons) + LP (X2)
7030 800 24 40 = approximately 7894 lb
So I figure my Gross Combined Weight is 6899 + 7894 = 14793 lbs. My GCWR is 15000 lb
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What you are missing:
A weight distribution hitch will add approximately 100 lbs to the vehicle. Your 6899 will be closer to 7000.
Average tongue weight is 12 to 15 percent of loaded trailer weight. Twelve percent of 7894 (your loaded trailer weight) is 947 lbs. Add this to your 7000 lbs loaded vehicle, and you are over the 7900 lb GVWR.
You will have some sidewall flexing in your passenger rated tires and your soft suspension will help to bring on a bit of sway.
After a good sway control, first piece of equipment, you will need to buy, is a scale to weigh everything and everybody, before it / they get loaded up. Good excuse to not bring mother in law.
Windy days will not be a pleasant towing experience. If you arrive at your destination, you (and possibly your passengers) will have white knuckles, leg cramps, and back / neck aches. The aching will subside in 24 - 36 hours. If this is a weekend trip, you'll be feeling good, just in time for the drive home. Happy camping !!!
PS
If you have cruise control, forget about using it. It won't stay engaged, with all the shifting and your transmission will get very hot.
Here is the math....
Truck + Fuel + Family
6262 207 430 = approximately 6899 lb
Trailer + Cargo + Water (3 gallons) + LP (X2)
7030 800 24 40 = approximately 7894 lb
So I figure my Gross Combined Weight is 6899 + 7894 = 14793 lbs. My GCWR is 15000 lb
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What you are missing:
A weight distribution hitch will add approximately 100 lbs to the vehicle. Your 6899 will be closer to 7000.
Average tongue weight is 12 to 15 percent of loaded trailer weight. Twelve percent of 7894 (your loaded trailer weight) is 947 lbs. Add this to your 7000 lbs loaded vehicle, and you are over the 7900 lb GVWR.
You will have some sidewall flexing in your passenger rated tires and your soft suspension will help to bring on a bit of sway.
After a good sway control, first piece of equipment, you will need to buy, is a scale to weigh everything and everybody, before it / they get loaded up. Good excuse to not bring mother in law.
Windy days will not be a pleasant towing experience. If you arrive at your destination, you (and possibly your passengers) will have white knuckles, leg cramps, and back / neck aches. The aching will subside in 24 - 36 hours. If this is a weekend trip, you'll be feeling good, just in time for the drive home. Happy camping !!!
PS
If you have cruise control, forget about using it. It won't stay engaged, with all the shifting and your transmission will get very hot.
