Max Trailer Weights
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You do realize that GVWR is not the weight of the trailer. That is the max for the weight of the tow vehicle, passengers and tongue weight of trailer. You need to look at your GCWR. This is the weight of the vehicle and the trailer combined.
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I think I am a little more pessimistic than the rest, I have more questions before I say go for it. Where are you towing this, how far and conditions. Some will say, sure no problem, go for it, but they will not be there in the truck with you as you are sweating, with your **** puckered because the trailer just swayed into the other lane and almost took out a car load of nuns (ok, ok a little dramatic, but you get the idea).
A 27' trailer on a 1/2 ton is getting at the edge for long distance, windy, hilly, or any combination of these conditions. It is also at the top end of the weight scale once you factor in all the stuff the wife (or you) will want to throw in for the road. It is always a lot more than you would even think of once you start loading. This is especially since you said this is your 1st trailer.
I think that is around 14k for his model.
A 27' trailer on a 1/2 ton is getting at the edge for long distance, windy, hilly, or any combination of these conditions. It is also at the top end of the weight scale once you factor in all the stuff the wife (or you) will want to throw in for the road. It is always a lot more than you would even think of once you start loading. This is especially since you said this is your 1st trailer.
I think that is around 14k for his model.
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no problem, any other questions lol, actually if you want to go the extra mile you could get a towing tune from a tuner/programmer to help your transmission shift better and unlock some extra power out of your truck
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well i didnt say run out and hook up the the biggest trailer you can get ahold of, i said check the limits of everything, and yes where ever the haul is at will affect it alot as well, hills suck to say the least
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I think I am a little more pessimistic than the rest, I have more questions before I say go for it. Where are you towing this, how far and conditions. Some will say, sure no problem, go for it, but they will not be there in the truck with you as you are sweating, with your **** puckered because the trailer just swayed into the other lane and almost took out a car load of nuns (ok, ok a little dramatic, but you get the idea).
A 27' trailer on a 1/2 ton is getting at the edge for long distance, windy, hilly, or any combination of these conditions. It is also at the top end of the weight scale once you factor in all the stuff the wife (or you) will want to throw in for the road. It is always a lot more than you would even think of once you start loading. This is especially since you said this is your 1st trailer.
A 27' trailer on a 1/2 ton is getting at the edge for long distance, windy, hilly, or any combination of these conditions. It is also at the top end of the weight scale once you factor in all the stuff the wife (or you) will want to throw in for the road. It is always a lot more than you would even think of once you start loading. This is especially since you said this is your 1st trailer.
I agree totally. I have a 38 ft fifth wheel and the dry weight was 14900 and now loaded with full tanks I am around 17800. Things add up fast.
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Yes, the GVWR of 8500lbs was in the trailer brochure spec's and is the maximun loaded weight the trailer can handle. I can't recall the combined max weight of trailer and truck
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the best thing to do is talk to the dealer you plan on buying from, they know their stuff usually, they will point you in safe direction with what trailer you need and all the info you could ever want
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I do not know about that. I have seen RV dealers tell people that there tow vehicle is fine and they ended up having to purchase another vehicle. Just depends on how reputable the dealer is. I know a couple that had a dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 and was sold a 32 foot fifth wheel.
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flash,
You are looking at making a huge commitment, if it where me here is what I would do. Plan a get away for the weekend and rent a trailer for the trip. They idiot proof that set up, not saying you are an idiot, they usually will take their time and show you everything about the trailer and they are not trying to sell you anything. Since they are trying to take care of their stuff (their investment) they will usually be patient and walk you through everything. The trailers are usually a midsize so you can get an idea of your needs and how the truck will feel.
You are looking at making a huge commitment, if it where me here is what I would do. Plan a get away for the weekend and rent a trailer for the trip. They idiot proof that set up, not saying you are an idiot, they usually will take their time and show you everything about the trailer and they are not trying to sell you anything. Since they are trying to take care of their stuff (their investment) they will usually be patient and walk you through everything. The trailers are usually a midsize so you can get an idea of your needs and how the truck will feel.