Tow limit concern
New to the RV world and looking for advise from the pros So here is what I have and the trailer I'm looking at. I had posted this info over in the toy hauler weight section but figured it's really...
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Lazy D wrote:
Well I'm thoroughly confused now. The door tag says GVWR 9200 lbs, GAWR FRT 4670 lbs, & GAWR RR 6084 lbs. Looking in the manual for my model it states max GCWR of 22,000 lbs , and max Tow 14,200 lbs. it also has a foot note Max pin weight 3000 lbs. I definitely don't want to overload my truck. Is running it across a scale the only way to be sure?
The numbers, on the door tag, are for your particular truck, as it came off the assembly line.
The max weight numbers, in the manual, are for a "propperly equipped" version of that make / model. Depending on cab configurations, drive trains, power trains, installed options, suspensions, axles, and tires, the actual capacities will vary. The manufacturer can't print a seperate manual for every variation. Your max tow capacity, may not be that max number in the manual. Look for key words like "up to" and "actual max tow capacity is limited to the weakest link in the vehicles overall ratings".
Prime example is F150. They can be had with as little as 750 payload with 5000 tow capacity, up to 3100 payload with 11,000 tow capacity.
Another consideration is, available payload and tow capacity are both reduced by the weight of any aftermarket accessories (bed liners, undercoating, floor mats, etc), passengers, cargo, and hitch equipment. If you've got 1000 lbs of people, hitch, and cargo, your max tow number and available payload, are both 1000 lbs less.
