Swear my last question not. TT weight

drsteve wrote:

Camper76 wrote:
Payload is 1610lbs

There we go... The weight of you, wife, kids, and cargo in the truck, plus the tongue weight of the loaded trailer, should not exceed this weight.

Thank you

Camper76 wrote:
Payload is 1610lbs

There we go... The weight of you, wife, kids, and cargo in the truck, plus the tongue weight of the loaded trailer, should not exceed this weight.

Payload is 1610lbs

I am looking for a smaller trailer,just to camp in, to tow without a WD setup meaning I want to stay in the 4-5K range which includes most 24-25 ft trailers without a slide.Just saw an older 24ft that was 3900 empty putting it around 5K loaded for a trip.

There are exceptions though.IMHO the older trailers are heavier than the newer ones at the same length because of the new RV craze sweeping the nation and tow vehicle compatibility.Light weight sells!

I do not whole heatedly agree with the manufacturer tow ratings because,as an example: A newer F-150 ford can be rated to almost 12K towing capacity while some older F-350 Dually's were only rated at 10K.There not even close to the same in the real world!

Camper76 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

Camper76 wrote:
Once I get home this weekend I'll post the payload.

Thing is. If you do your homework. You can find a good sized TT that you can easily tow. Length has little to do with weight on many new trailers.

My TT in my sig is 31 feet. But with all factory accessories, awning, AC, fridge, furnace, battery, and empty propane tanks. It weighs 4811lb. Once loaded to camp. It is right at 6000lb give or take a couple hundred, depending on where it is going.

Your truck should have no problems towing it. It is a bunkhouse, and sleeps 10. So take your time, and you can find the TT for you, or hey. buy mine from me, and since the whole family don't go all the time any more. I'll get a smaller one. That sleeps 2, TWO, dos, deux. Get the hint.

What kind of trailer do u have?

I have a APEX, 288BHS. 2 full size bunks, Queen in master, sofa makes a bed, and table makes a bed. Really, Light TTs are every where. Google is your friend

Terryallan wrote:

Camper76 wrote:
Once I get home this weekend I'll post the payload.

Thing is. If you do your homework. You can find a good sized TT that you can easily tow. Length has little to do with weight on many new trailers.

My TT in my sig is 31 feet. But with all factory accessories, awning, AC, fridge, furnace, battery, and empty propane tanks. It weighs 4811lb. Once loaded to camp. It is right at 6000lb give or take a couple hundred, depending on where it is going.

Your truck should have no problems towing it. It is a bunkhouse, and sleeps 10. So take your time, and you can find the TT for you, or hey. buy mine from me, and since the whole family don't go all the time any more. I'll get a smaller one. That sleeps 2, TWO, dos, deux. Get the hint.

What kind of trailer do u have?

deux

Camper76 wrote:
Once I get home this weekend I'll post the payload.

Thing is. If you do your homework. You can find a good sized TT that you can easily tow. Length has little to do with weight on many new trailers.

My TT in my sig is 31 feet. But with all factory accessories, awning, AC, fridge, furnace, battery, and empty propane tanks. It weighs 4811lb. Once loaded to camp. It is right at 6000lb give or take a couple hundred, depending on where it is going.

Your truck should have no problems towing it. It is a bunkhouse, and sleeps 10. So take your time, and you can find the TT for you, or hey. buy mine from me, and since the whole family don't go all the time any more. I'll get a smaller one. That sleeps 2, TWO, dos, deux. Get the hint.

Once I get home this weekend I'll post the payload.

I think the "New member" is having some fun with us.