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GrandpaKip
Apr 14, 2022Explorer II
Buy the trailer first, then match a truck to it.
You also need to learn what all the weight ratings mean (and how to apply them) for a tow vehicle and a trailer.
It’s all basic math and can save you from buying the wrong truck which looks like you might be considering.
Payload is probably the most important for the truck.
Trailer dry weight, cargo capacity, gross weight, tongue weight (as a percentage of trailer weight).
Good luck.
You also need to learn what all the weight ratings mean (and how to apply them) for a tow vehicle and a trailer.
It’s all basic math and can save you from buying the wrong truck which looks like you might be considering.
Payload is probably the most important for the truck.
Trailer dry weight, cargo capacity, gross weight, tongue weight (as a percentage of trailer weight).
Good luck.
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