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bluedogz1's avatar
bluedogz1
Explorer
Nov 14, 2017

Trailer weight?

Just bought this 1968 Puma, and am climbing this steep learning curve...

In trying to find if my car can safely pull the thing, the weight of the PUP itself seems important. However, there aren’t any labels anywhere on this old thing! Even the title only gives a “max gross vehicle weight.”

Also, once i have this info, I know there’s got to be a sticky thread around here someplace that helps figure if my vehicle can tow the PUP. Searching didn’t help much, probably because I’m stuck to my phone for the day with no computer access....

Help?
Folding Trailers
  • PAThwacker's avatar
    PAThwacker
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2017
    Take it to the quarry scale and way it. You can replace axles and suspension with my modern 3500 pound trailer specs. Electric brakes, pa state inspection, and unknown if said "car" can tow at all.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Nov 14, 2017
    If there's a DOT scale on a high way near you and it's closed, you can weigh it there as well. They usually leave them on and when you put weight on the scale, the display lights up.
  • lawrosa's avatar
    lawrosa
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2017
    Depends what model. But these were 750 to 1000 lb units..

    Camping Trailers

    Length

    Width

    Weight
    (lbs)

    Sleeps

    Slides

    Stalker Weight
    11'6" 6'6" 700 0
    Stalker SI
    11'6" 6'6" 675 0
    Tabby
    11'6" 6'6" 750 0
    Tabby MKI
    11'6" 6'6" 750 0
    Tabby
    13'6" 6'6" 985 0
    Tabby T7
    13'6" 6'6" 985 0

    http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/1968/Puma/Camping-Trailers
    http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/1968/Puma/Camping-Trailers
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Nov 14, 2017
    Most "cars" now a days have a max tow weight of 1000 lbs and 100 lbs for tongue weight. Small/mid-size SUV/CUV are typically between 2000-3500 lbs max tow weight (10% of that for tongue weight). A loaded PUP is likely going to be in this range. If you have a mini-van that is heavily loaded, you will have to reduce the tow weight.

    You have to get up to a full size SUV/CUV (like an Explorer) to get up to around 5000-6000 lbs.

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