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mlayton
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Jul 08, 2013

Weights - why different reported numbers for the UVW??

I am so confused about the variation of these reported weights. We are looking to purchase our first TT (as some may have seen from my other post). We have a Ford Expedition EL which has a tongue wei...
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Mickeyfan0805
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Jul 08, 2013
Congratulations on doing your research first. As mentioned earlier, you would be best to start by getting a better handle on your payload. That is, 9 times out of 10, the most limiting factor for a 1/2 ton SUV. Once you know your available payload (after loading gear, passengers, etc...) you'll be able to determine the maximum LOADED trailer you can pull.

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