trailer weights and tow vehicle?
I tried looking for the answer as I am sure this is not the first time asked. So we just got a 1986 23' komfort tt with 2 axles. I found the weight of the trailer is 3,460. The tag by the door is to ...
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A '56 is going to take a lot of work to pull a travel trailer with that weight and frontal area. At the least, besides the front drive train, some attention should be given to the suspension and final drive. Myself, if it was doing good duty with a boat, I'd leave it like that or not tow at all, they do have considerable value when restored.
If you dig the older stuff, an alternative might be to find a vintage truck for a TV.
For tongue weight, a good generic number to use is 13% of the total weight. 3460 + 600 (gear)+60 (battery) + 40 (propane) = 4160 x 13% = 540 (tongue weight)
If you dig the older stuff, an alternative might be to find a vintage truck for a TV.
For tongue weight, a good generic number to use is 13% of the total weight. 3460 + 600 (gear)+60 (battery) + 40 (propane) = 4160 x 13% = 540 (tongue weight)
