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jerem0621
Apr 17, 2014Explorer II
Hello, just take a breath for a second... You are getting tons and tons of answers and most sound like a resounding no.
While the trailer you have chosen is going to push the stated specs of the Armada there are tons of other trailers that are light enough to work well for you and your family.
Here is what you need to do immediately.
Find out what the following data points are on your Armada
1) GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)
2) FAWR (front axle weight rating)
3) RAWR (rear axle weight rating)
Now, load up the armada as you would IF you were pulling a camper. Mostly with people, electronics, toys, GPS, snacks...etc. Luggage and tools can go in the trailer so don't load the in the armada
Now, go to a cat scale at a local truck stop... Put one axle on the first scale pad and the rear axle on the second pad. Push the button for the attendant and tell them you need a weight.
Go get your weight from the gas station attendant running the scales behind the counter.
Look at your two weights. One is the front axle weight. The other is the rear axle weight. These weights should be under your FAWR and your RAWR... The difference is the most each axle is rated to carry.
Now. Add the two weights you for from the scale together and subtract this total from the GVWR. This is the amount of payload you have available to carry a travel trailers tongue weight.
Find a trailer whose LOADED tongue weight is at or under this amount and you will be well on your way to a comfortable towing experience.
Now, if your heart is set on the trailer you have picked out be prepared to upgrade your tow vehicle to a heavy duty vehicle of some kind eventually.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
While the trailer you have chosen is going to push the stated specs of the Armada there are tons of other trailers that are light enough to work well for you and your family.
Here is what you need to do immediately.
Find out what the following data points are on your Armada
1) GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)
2) FAWR (front axle weight rating)
3) RAWR (rear axle weight rating)
Now, load up the armada as you would IF you were pulling a camper. Mostly with people, electronics, toys, GPS, snacks...etc. Luggage and tools can go in the trailer so don't load the in the armada
Now, go to a cat scale at a local truck stop... Put one axle on the first scale pad and the rear axle on the second pad. Push the button for the attendant and tell them you need a weight.
Go get your weight from the gas station attendant running the scales behind the counter.
Look at your two weights. One is the front axle weight. The other is the rear axle weight. These weights should be under your FAWR and your RAWR... The difference is the most each axle is rated to carry.
Now. Add the two weights you for from the scale together and subtract this total from the GVWR. This is the amount of payload you have available to carry a travel trailers tongue weight.
Find a trailer whose LOADED tongue weight is at or under this amount and you will be well on your way to a comfortable towing experience.
Now, if your heart is set on the trailer you have picked out be prepared to upgrade your tow vehicle to a heavy duty vehicle of some kind eventually.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
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