jerem0621 wrote:
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)
You missed the one rating which probably will determine what weight of trailer can be towed.
That rating is the receiver's Maximum Tongue 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
The weight of the weight distributing hitch also must be included. If it's not available for weighing, 100# is a good estimate.
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.
The remainder is the amount of payload you have available to carry the vertical load imposed by the TT.
When using a WDH to return the front axle load to its unhitched weight, the vertical load imposed by the TT will be equal to about 80% of the TT's 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.
Due to load transfer to the TT's axles, the loaded TW can be 1.25 times the difference between TV's GVWR and TV's GVW.
Ron
