Towing Capacity
According to my vehicle manual, I can safely tow a combined weight of 13,500 pounds. Preparing to load my truck and camper but am concerned I will be close to or over weight limit. I have been told th...
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Being close to the limit is no problem if you aren't over on tires, axles, or hitch ratings. There no reason you can't go right up to the max rating. I assume you mean your GCWR is 13,500; that would be the total weight of the TV and the trailer.
If, even at the rating of your rear axle and tires, you find the back of the vehicle squatting a lot then helper springs can help bring it back up. They won't make the axle or tires stronger. If you're over the axle or tire ratings then you have a problem.
If you hook up and are over your GCWR I wouldn't sweat it too much if you aren't exceeding any other ratings. However, you likely will be.
If, even at the rating of your rear axle and tires, you find the back of the vehicle squatting a lot then helper springs can help bring it back up. They won't make the axle or tires stronger. If you're over the axle or tire ratings then you have a problem.
If you hook up and are over your GCWR I wouldn't sweat it too much if you aren't exceeding any other ratings. However, you likely will be.
