work2much wrote:
As the math has been explained to me add 20% of the GVWR of the trailer to all the weight that will be in the truck i.e.: people,luggage, dogs, full tank of fuel. That combined number should be under the cargo carrying rating of the truck.
As an example a trailer with a 15, 000lb GVWR. 20% = 3000ponds. + adults and 2 children 500 pounds. 20 gallons of fuel 250 pounds. Total 3750 pounds. Many SRW one tons are equipped to carry this much.
Frankly, the GVW of the truck isn't the worry as much as RAWR and, especially, max tire capacity. I have no problem towing a bit over my truck's GVW, but I'm below both my rear axle and tires.
Lyle
