Can I tow this?

Thanks everyone!

I have decided against this model. Not only will I be at or slightly above our payload limit I will also have to spend money on airbags and what not.

I think we can find another model with a similar layout with lower tongue weight!

confusedsoul wrote:
Am looking at the following trailer:

2009 V-Cross 27VBHS

Gross Weight Rating: 10,945
Unloaded Weight: 6,745
Hitch Weight: 785

Have the following tow vehicle:

2011 Ram 1500 CC Hemi Outdoorsman

GCWR: 15,500
GVWR: 6,800
Payload: 1,480
Max Trailer Weight: 10,000

Myself, DW, DS, DD, Dog weight ~ 650-700lbs. Other than fuel we don't carry much in pickup on camping trips.

Can I pull it?

I'd say it's doable although you are on the edge. I'm sure you don't have 4k lbs of stuff to load up :W

APT wrote:
Payload limited - no. Find this sticker on driver's door and note what you have where mine says 2051:



Subtract your 700 pounds of estimated people and cargo weight. The rest can be trailer tongue weight.

I would expect that TT to be about 8000 pounds and 1000 pounds of loaded TW.

OP said 'Payload: 1,480'. Subtract 700# for people and cargo, left 780#. OP also wrote 'Hitch Weight: 785' which is probably dry... so yes, over payload for this Ram 1500.

Payload limited - no. Find this sticker on driver's door and note what you have where mine says 2051:



Subtract your 700 pounds of estimated people and cargo weight. The rest can be trailer tongue weight.

I would expect that TT to be about 8000 pounds and 1000 pounds of loaded TW.

This is a pretty good example of why the use the gvwr of the trailer as the actual weight isn't always the best estimate. The trailer this guy is looking at has over 4000 lbs of carrying capacity, some other travel trailers have only around 1200 lbs. So the theory goes that since he can load 4k he will, my guess is he won't. If he loads a 1000 lbs in it then he will be at 8k. He will have plenty of engine for it but will probably be over on payload by a few hundred. but I doubt he will be exceeding the gross axle weight ratings of either axle. Will this trailer put the truck over some? Probably. I guess it comes down to what someone is comfortable with. A 3/4 ton truck would be better for this trailer or a smaller trailer would be better for you but I can guarantee people drive happily down the road with a similar setup every day.

If you decide to go ahead with the trailer lt load range d or e tires and airbags will probably make it work better for you but it will still be over the factory ratings. Like I said plenty of engine but you will be coming up short on payload.

If I were you I would probably look for something about 1000 or so pounds lighter that will end up closer to 7k loaded. Whatever you get make sure you have a proper weight distributing hitch and some kind of sway control.

double post

IM not a fan of the V-cross. I have experienced sway issues with those kinds of trailers. I believe a dually is needed to handle that trailer safely.

No too much trailer for the truck you need a gvwr of around 7000 lbs not 10000

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