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Originally Posted by flyfishMT
Ok, I have looked these numbers up in my owner's manual for my model number. I have a Doublecab 4WD, tow package, large fuel tank,
- GCWR: 16,000lb.
- TWR: 9,800lb.
So do I have this right?
16,000 - 7100 = 8900 = max trailer GVWR.
Is TWR towing capacity? So do I take the lesser of these numbers? (And I hear you on a % safety margin).
These numbers are higher than your examples, does this change your opinion?
It seems my limitation is really my payload?
Man this is like math class. |
You are on the right track here. 16000 pound GCWR minus the fully loaded truck is the max you can tow-8900 pounds.
However, you also can’t exceed any other limits, like your payload capacity. You are correct when you say payload is your limiting factor with a travel trailer loaded for camping. If you were towing a short flatbed trailer with a pallet of bricks and you were the only occupant it the truck, you could probably tow “the max tow number” of 8900 pounds or at least get closer to it.