2 Q's: Turning Radius & Tongue Weight
First, can someone please explain in newbie language how to calculate turning radius and how to use that information when towing? Second, I understand that TW contributes to GVW of your TV, but I'v...
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Hitch weight is imho, not part of gcw per say. That is counted towards payload of tv. Yes total trailer weight includes hitch and axle loads.
Taking gcw led truck weight and passengers, does not give you a true what you can tow per gcw. If tow rig is at max gvw, you have no tow capacity, assuming you want the trailer to have a minimum 10%. Reality is, a lb of weight added to the tow rig, takes away 10 lbs of trailer capacity.
If you have 1000 lbs of payload, you have up to 10,000 lbs of max trailer total weight with 10% hitch weight. 1000 lbs on hitch, 9000 on trailer axles.
If you need 25% hw, like on a 5w, and you have 1000 lbs of payload.left. you have a whopping 4000 lbs of maximum trailer weight! 1000 on hitch, 3000 on axles.
Pretty simple math if you do it right. If not, you're screwed. I never use manufactures gcwr to figure out my.max trailer capacity. "Remaining payload, divided by hw% I need" 1000/.10= 10,000 or 1000/.25 = 4000
Marty
Taking gcw led truck weight and passengers, does not give you a true what you can tow per gcw. If tow rig is at max gvw, you have no tow capacity, assuming you want the trailer to have a minimum 10%. Reality is, a lb of weight added to the tow rig, takes away 10 lbs of trailer capacity.
If you have 1000 lbs of payload, you have up to 10,000 lbs of max trailer total weight with 10% hitch weight. 1000 lbs on hitch, 9000 on trailer axles.
If you need 25% hw, like on a 5w, and you have 1000 lbs of payload.left. you have a whopping 4000 lbs of maximum trailer weight! 1000 on hitch, 3000 on axles.
Pretty simple math if you do it right. If not, you're screwed. I never use manufactures gcwr to figure out my.max trailer capacity. "Remaining payload, divided by hw% I need" 1000/.10= 10,000 or 1000/.25 = 4000
Marty
