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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-25-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By JackandJanet
Knotty, I've been out of touch (camping up in...

Knotty, I've been out of touch (camping up in Colorado) so I'm a bit late getting back to you.

My fresh water tank is just behind the front of the trailer (and I suspect this is where most of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-19-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
Knotty, the rule for tongue weight is 10-15% of...

Knotty, the rule for tongue weight is 10-15% of the trailer total weight. The "ideal" is often said to be 12%.

Gary's trailer seems to be set up much like mine was, before I had the axle moved 3"...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-10-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
Absolutely correct! (Good catch, Knotty). If your...

Absolutely correct! (Good catch, Knotty). If your trailer axle/wheel combination can stand it, you are probably better off putting stuff in the trailer, since most HiLos weigh quite a bit less than...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-10-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
Greg, nothing you load in the Tahoe should effect...

Greg, nothing you load in the Tahoe should effect the tongue weight. But, if you put a lot there, you would need to adjust your Weight Distribution Hitch to transfer weight off the rear axle and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-07-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
OK. To the OP, see what a Ram or GMC (equipped...

OK. To the OP, see what a Ram or GMC (equipped the way you want it actually weighs) and compare that to the GVWR. If you have enough wiggle room, consider one of those vehicles.

- Jack
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-07-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
OK, I'm honestly not trying to start a fight with...

OK, I'm honestly not trying to start a fight with you. However, I think the OP needs to consider more than just the so called "weight ratings". My truck is rated to "pull" a trailer weighing 9200#!...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-06-2016, 11:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
There's a reason why a 150/1500 pickup truck is...

There's a reason why a 150/1500 pickup truck is rated at 1/2 ton. As I said, the engine would be plenty strong enough to pull the trailer's weight, but a 5000# trailer is going to add a minimum of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-05-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,481
Posted By JackandJanet
Hi, and welcome to the forum. I think you'd...

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

I think you'd have the best towing experience with a Super Duty type of truck. Something like a Ford F250, a GM or Dodge 2500.

The reason I recommend these is due...
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