Tow weight
Im new to the rv trailer world. I am currently in the market for my 1st travel trailer. The idea is to eventually find a full time/seasonal campground that has full amenities. I have small children an...
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Jebby14 wrote:
A trailer needs enough tongue weight to pull correctly. too little causes sway. the sweet spot on travel trailers us usually 13-15%.
the truck has to be able to carry that weight which is why on suv's and half ton trucks payload is typically the limiting factor
I would recommend you re-evaluate what you want. if its going to be seasonal buy a seasonal. if its travel either get used to a smaller camper or get more truck. if you opt for a smaller trailer understand you will likely be going larger (and still needing more truck) later.
Thank you for the information and I’m not trying to be combative, just trying to figure it all out. The majority of the use would most likely be seasonal use and trying to find a seasonal campground for my children. I do work a lot and it would essentialy be something for my wife and kids to have a spot to go to and enjoy camp life. There would be occasional road trips in the future but it’s not going to be an every weekend type trailer. I want to go as big as possible now and just trying to see what my truck would be comfortable going with. If I had to tow it without cargo Or passengers in the truck to get it to the location, then that is an option. That’s why I ask asking if it’s possible to tow a 5500 dry weight or 6500 loaded trailer with my setup now? I can always get different truck in the future if things change and I want to do multiple road trips each year.
