Yet another tow/weight question...
First time poster. I anticipate become a full-fledged member of this site/community as I get started. Like many, I am confused about my truck's towing capacity. I've read every word of this thread ...
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kellem wrote:SlothHorn wrote:
Thanks so much for all the info.
1. The two we're looking at have dry weights of 4,883 and 5,120.
2. I'm sure most newbies say this, but, we don't anticipate having too much added weight to the calculations above.
Perhaps your not quite understanding dry weight. This weight does not include optional equipment added, propane tanks, batteries, any fluids......it's just a striped weight off the end of the conveyor belt.
EXAMPLE:
Our current trailer has a dry weight of 6120lbs and a GVWR OF 7740LBS......OUR trailer weighed in at 7492 ready to camp.
Hope this helps.
I get that and think I've got it. That's why y'all have helped me realize that my truck should be able to handle the ~5,000 lbs (dry) that I'm set on. I get that dry weight is just the starting point. I'll account for added things to the trailer + whatever we bring along.
Thanks for the help.
