brioux1
Nov 08, 2016Explorer
Towing Advice
I am looking at buying a new TT and want to make sure I am looking at models I can tow safely and easily. I understand I will need a Weight Distributing Hitch. To be honest I've had a hard time gettin...
IdaD wrote:With the exceptionally low payload that the OP has shared, I'll venture a guess that the truck might already have the weighty OEM air suspension. The LT tires are probably not a bad idea, but the OEM tires do exceed the meager 3900 lb axle rating easily. With a good weight distributing hitch, I wouldn't hesitate going with a 600 lb trailer tongue weight.
Your tire rating is critical and is on the sidewall. If you're going to push the limit you might look at upgrading to higher rated LT tires and even bags/timbrens. No they don't raise the rv.net rating but in the real world they will help carry the load better.