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Re: New Trailer Advice
BenK wrote: Here is HOW2 do the math using the information you provided, but best if you have actual weights If only looking for the "sure you can", "you are good for it", etc...you'll get many soon, but my advice is to do the simple math yourself as there is only one person responsible for the setup and that is the driver...which might not be you, the OP... The generic formula to figure is: GCWR => TV actual + trailer actual + stuff (hitch, people/cargo/etc The TV's rear GAWR normally becomes one of the limiting factors in the ratings system down to pavement Do you believe in the OEM's rating systems? To be honest.. to certain point. Do I value my wife and kids? Absolutely. Therefore, I proceed with caution and value real life experience. If not, then this is academic and note that you have taken the OEMs off the warranty & liability hook...to assume them yourself If yes, then learn how that system works and follow the ratings In red below doublejz wrote: So long story short I landed up at the local RV show and left with a 39' travel trailer. The trailer details are here: Shipping Weight - 8,795 lbs Carrying Capacity - 2,360 lbs Hitch Weight - 995 lbs So the shipping weight plus max carrying plus fluids puts it at 11,400 lbs. So this is your GVWR for the trailer, right? With fluids, it would be around 12,532 lbs. I'm not sure if carrying capacity on TTs include fluids, if it does then the 11,400 lbs is correct, otherwise its 12,532 lbs My 2015 Silverado 2500HD is GCWR - 20,500 for once someone asking has this info Trailer weight 13,000 lbs assume you mean the TV's MTWR, which is meaningless with out the TV's actual weight subtracted from the GCWR Correct Tongue Weight - 1,500 lbs is this based on the 'dry' trailer or the actual weight of the trailer fully loaded? I am unsure so I was using that as dry. However, IIRC hitch weight is around 10% on a balanced trailer, so I was going for 1,400 lbs I already have Hellwig helper springs and the Reese strait line (their dual cam model) weight distribution hitch (RP66130) is on the way. What are the bar's ratings your ordered? The bars are 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW. If for the 1.5K you list, the tongue WILL be more when loaded if tongued and if fiver, the PIN will be more Should I be good to go? I only plan on towing like once a month during the summer months (and its ~72 miles highway) until next year where I'll get a permanent camping site. TIA239Views0likes0CommentsNew Trailer Advice
So long story short I landed up at the local RV show and left with a 39' travel trailer. The trailer details are here: Shipping Weight - 8,795 lbs Carrying Capacity - 2,360 lbs Hitch Weight - 995 lbs So the shipping weight plus max carrying plus fluids puts it at 11,400 lbs. My 2015 Silverado 2500HD is GCWR - 20,500 Trailer weight 13,000 lbs Tongue Weight - 1,500 lbs I already have Hellwig helper springs and the Reese strait line (their dual cam model) weight distribution hitch (RP66130) is on the way. Should I be good to go? I only plan on towing like once a month during the summer months (and its ~72 miles highway) until next year where I'll get a permanent camping site. TIA1.6KViews0likes7Comments
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