Truck and Trailer Towing Weight Question
Hello folks, We were at an RV show and bought a travel trailer. After working with the rep we decided on the model listed below to haul with our truck. My question is: With the specs listed belo...
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Just something to consider , I will mention tires because I tow a 6000# TT with a max tow package and I am pretty close to maxing out my payload. GM offers many tire options and sizes which all have different ratings.
It's important to go to a scale to get your real weight of the truck alone, all loaded for a trip.
Get 3 weights. Weigh the truck alone, then add the TT with and without the WD hitch. You will see how the WD hitch distributes the tongue weight to the TT and truck axles/tires.( google the method 'how to weigh a TT' )
Make sure you have enough rubber to support the trailer tongue weight, as you load your stuff into the TT (watch what you store (weight) in the pass-thru storage area under the queen bed.)
Being you do not have the max tow package, I would keep an eye on the rear tire rating. The weight rating is stamped on the sidewall, that combination of the two tires may be your limiting factor (hauling capacity) regarding that TT's real hitch weight in the 900-1000# range.
It's important to go to a scale to get your real weight of the truck alone, all loaded for a trip.
Get 3 weights. Weigh the truck alone, then add the TT with and without the WD hitch. You will see how the WD hitch distributes the tongue weight to the TT and truck axles/tires.( google the method 'how to weigh a TT' )
Make sure you have enough rubber to support the trailer tongue weight, as you load your stuff into the TT (watch what you store (weight) in the pass-thru storage area under the queen bed.)
Being you do not have the max tow package, I would keep an eye on the rear tire rating. The weight rating is stamped on the sidewall, that combination of the two tires may be your limiting factor (hauling capacity) regarding that TT's real hitch weight in the 900-1000# range.
