Originally Posted by SoundsGood

Thanks for your help- Some clarification- The trailer I have is a 6'x12' tandem axle cargo trailer. I just looked and the GVWR and it's 7000 lbs. The weight of the trailer empty is around 1800 lbs. Currently, the gear I haul in it weighs about 2200 lbs. My current mid-sized truck is struggling with that 4000 lb load even though it's rated to tow 5000lbs. I am trying to get a truck that will allow me to use the trailer to it's capacity of 7000lbs.