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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GrandpaKip wrote:Ejraste wrote:I tend to think I could easily keep a 6000 lb trailer under 8000lbs when loading it.
If it actually weighs 6000# dry. Mine was around 300# more than stated dry weight. I scaled it on the way home from the dealer. On a trailer that size, I wouldn’t be surprised to see 500# or more.
That’s understood which I’ll keep into consideration. I gave myself wiggle room with the weight numbers I stated above.
Sounds good. I have the same truck you are looking at and I doubt if you would have any problem toting a 7000# trailer.
Yeah, from what I’m reading, most new trucks are tow rated Based on j2807 standards. So if a truck is rated for 10,000 lbs then that means it passed every single test towing towing 10,000 lbs. The tests were all completed with 150lb driver and passenger and all towing/hitch equipment needed. Just to make sure I am understanding this correctly? Of course, any extra weight added above that would lower your towing capacity, and as long as you are Not maxed out on gvcwr and payload, then I would assume the truck is capable of handling the weight.
