weight of trailer and truck size
I just purchased a new 2017 Chevy Silverado 4wd 1500 double cab pickup with the standard bed. It has the 5.3 V8 and towing package with built in brake controller 3.42 axle. The GVWR is 72000. Accordin...
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You can tow much more than you can haul. The important question is, what is the max cargo?
The max cargo is vehicle specific and is usually posted with the door jamb information.
My 5000 lb. Dry weight TT has 750 lbs of tongue weight when loaded for the road. That is about half of my TV's cargo capacity.
I could pull a 10,000 lb TT, if I wanted to leave the family and camp gear at home.
I always considered a 5000 lbs dry weight TT, the max load for a half ton. That leaves capacity for family and gear.
The max cargo is vehicle specific and is usually posted with the door jamb information.
My 5000 lb. Dry weight TT has 750 lbs of tongue weight when loaded for the road. That is about half of my TV's cargo capacity.
I could pull a 10,000 lb TT, if I wanted to leave the family and camp gear at home.
I always considered a 5000 lbs dry weight TT, the max load for a half ton. That leaves capacity for family and gear.
