Travel trailer / tow vehicle combo question
Looking at a possible purchase and any input from the group Trailer is a Grand Design xls 22 rbe 4997 dry weight 498 hitch weight 6500 gvrw 26 ft long Looking to pull it with 2018 Ford ...
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Terryallan wrote:
A WDH simply returns lost weight to the steering axle (front end). That allows a heavier hitch weight. With a payload of 1700lb in the Expe. You have plenty of room for the hitch weight. plus as you say. there are just 2 of you.
An important distinction:
- Max Hitch Weight
- Max Payload
Are each checked independently.
Let's say:
- WDH has a 1000lb limit
- Truck has a 1500lb limit
- You load 1000lb of people and gear into the truck and the trailer (ready to roll) has a 1000lb hitch weight
Your hitch weight is fine but you are over payload by 500lb. (also would want to check rear axle rating at the same time)
