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Welcome and some advice newbie's get in trouble with nearly every time. When picking a trailer many use the listed empty weight of the unit. Do not use that number use the GVWR (gross loaded load), that's what it will weigh when used. Then they get as close to the max. towing weight of the truck with the trailer.
Easy to use wrong numbers and get overloaded quickly. Many times the trailer and truck tests you read about list the trailer at 75% of the max towing rating, not 100%. That is a good safe number to think about. And gives room to carry more camping gear etc.
A good salesman will make sure the truck and trailer are a good combo but, do not count on that. You need to do your research. Every new truck has what that truck will carry and tow printed on white and yellow stickers near the drivers door. Every model will have different numbers.
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2013 Ford F350 4x4 CC 6.7 engine, 8 ft bed, 3.55 rear end, lariat package
Retired from Oregon State Police in 2011 than worked another 9.5 years as a small town traffic cop:
As of 05-2020, I am all done with 39 years total police work. No more uniforms for me.
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