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2012Coleman
Nov 05, 2013Explorer II
You can't just go by what your TV is rated to tow. That's a number obtained by dubious manufacturer testing in order to get the highest number for boasting purposes. You also need to know the payload of your Tow Vechile. It's located on the sticker in the door jamb. Also, do you have OEM tires? Find out the tounge weight of the TT and subtract it from Payload. Then find out how much everything that will be in the truck while towing weighs - people cargo, full tank of gas. Subtract that from payload. You can also get a good idea of what your TV weighs at a Cat Scale. Better to do your homework than be overloaded. And don't ask an RV salesman for advice on this.
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