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Re: Matching TT to a V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee
gemsworld wrote: I have the same TV and a slightly larger TT. I recently originated the following thread: Can the weight police check these numbers for me? LOL - I just read through the linked thread - some people need to relax a little, it was a fun read though..399Views0likes0CommentsRe: newbie start from zero, nothing, nada !
You are not making a big mistake, loooking at some quick numbers and guessing what kind of truck you are buying. If you are looking at a new 1500 CC, 2WD with max tow, you will have a 3.73 rear axle (if it is different you probably don't have the max tow, just a 1500 with a 3.42 (don't make a 3.43)and tow package). The truck has a curb weight of 5042lbs, and a GVWR of 7200lbs, so that leaves 2158lbs of payload - plenty of truck for a trailer with a GVWR of 7000lbs. Your GCWR with this combination is 16,700lbs. If you are doing this leisurly with your family a 1500 will be perfect especially if it is your everyday vehicle.308Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to TT - TT Tow Weight Question
So in keeping with my original floor plan of the forest river Rockwood ultra lite 2702SS - is there any other TTs out there that you would recommend I research? I know it can be like house shopping, the main features we like are the U shape dinette, and double bunks, sofa would be nice it would be extra sleeping spots if some other family members wanted to come - of course they would have to drive themselves so I can monitor payload...... 2702SS412Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to TT - TT Tow Weight Question
pappcam wrote: 2012 Flagstaff 27 BESS - 2011 F150 XLT 5.0 . Pappcam - how do you like the flagstaff? I think I should also look at bunk house options as well and this floor plan is very similar to the Rockwood Ultralight 2702SS - What is your GVWR and payload? My comment about the bunks was geared more towards my kids not liking bunks - my youngest has bunk beds at home and rarely if ever sleeps up top, my oldest son has Down syndrome so a I was thinking more collapsible bed space like dinettes and couches. My local dealer sells the Rockwood Ultra Lite line and in looking, the 2702SS may be another option as it has similar laydown bed space (dinette, couch) with the bunks in the back, plus it is a lighter, and my youngest probably would sleep on the lower bunk. Thanks for all the replies you are helping guide me in the right direction. Clint412Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to TT - TT Tow Weight Question
In reading through my Ram manual there is no mention of 150# driver - here is what the definition of curb weight is: Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added. From this we know payload = GVWR-Curbweight. The curbweight of my TV is 5400lbs as measured on a CAT Scale. So that leaves me 1500lbs of payload capacity.413Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to TT - TT Tow Weight Question
bradyk wrote: Now add the the wife,kids, bikes, toys, firewood and whatever else goes in the truck and subtract that. Add another 100 lbs for the hitch too. Then fill the water in the trailer, 2 full propane tanks, 2 batteries, food, clothes and all the other junk we bring with us. Then reweigh your 400lb tongue weight and see where you are at. I bet the 400 tongue is really not close to tgat in real life even with my Equalizer hitch.Mine is similar size and weight and we started with an F150 loaded to the max and a little. Switched to 3/4 ton and would necer go back. Rides better, more stable and peace of mind that we have lots of lbs to spare. Can you do it yes. Safe and recommended probably not. At least from my experience with a similar size and weight. I think some of the assumptions of what everyone absorbs their payload is what makes these discussions good - we all try to guess at what we will put in the TV - what if we only put people. We live in Louisiana, I won't be hauling any firewood, for outdoor fires I will get it wherever we end up camping, bikes would go on the back of the trailer, unless we were primitive camping tanks on the trailer during tow would be empty. If I don't put anything in the truck except the family and dog I will have almost 900lbs of payload left (thats using 600lbs of payload capacity and besides me I have a skinny family so even that is over estimating). The Andersen WD hitch weighs 60lbs so I am downto about 840lbs of payload. Like everyone says until you hit the scales you never know, but until you know where you are camping, for how long, primitive/non primitive, supplies etc. how can you throw everything you think you need in your truck and trailer and hit the scales. All I can go by is what the stickers say and what other members have experience with, balancing the 2 can be hard. It would be nice if there was a spreadsheet that showed actual weights with different TV payload, and TT payload capacities and how it effected the hitch weight etc...412Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to TT - TT Tow Weight Question
APT wrote: pitch wrote: Rams payload door sticker includes full fluids and 150# driver. Locate this sticker on driver's door and note what your truck has where mine says 2051: Subtract estimated weight of people and maybe 200 pounds for cargo in the bed. Multiply by 7 for dry TW. You can't go by the sticker either - payload is equal to GVWR minus curb weight (from my online research). Curb weight is equal to the vehicle ready to drive with all fluids and a full tank of gas, no occupants. When i took my truck to the CAT scale I didn't get out quick enough before the weight was done and it weighed 5640lbs - so if i subtract my heavy butt of 240lbs, that would put my curb weight at 5400lbs - which means I have 1500lbs of payload available. I am open to suggestions for TT - let me know what you would pull in my situation. Like my original post I didn't buy the truck to pull a trailer, but if I can find something that we like that I can pull it would be nice. If I have to run on the edge that is fine.147Views0likes0Comments
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