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valhalla360
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Mar 22, 2016

Towing Calcualtor - Not having to look up truck ratings

Lots of towing calculators on the internet but every one I've seen makes you go look up the numbers for your truck and enter the actual ratings yourself. Once I've looked up the ratings, it's just ...
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rhagfo
Explorer III
Mar 23, 2016
azdryheat wrote:
Trailer Life Towing guide has what you're looking for.


Yes, but they also only list maximum.

On EDIT: Really most point to the beloved "Yellow Sticker" my feeling it is nice for on the lot comparison, BUT in reality, load the TV up as you would ready for a trip and get it weighed, Front axle and rear axle.
I am not the weight police, I run over GVWR, but within all other ratings.
Yes, I do believe a 1/2 ton can pull a 5er, more safely than a TT. The right TV and Right trailer and it will work well.

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