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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

01-30-2023, 03:20 PM

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Can we tow this?

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Posted By jsb5717

Yep, now you're getting it. EXCEPT...Think of...

Yep, now you're getting it. EXCEPT...Think of your trailer in terms of loaded weight, not empty weight. Nobody hauls around and camps in an emptry trailer. Use GVWR for calcs. Your Monty likely...

Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

01-29-2023, 11:28 PM

Replies: 65

Can we tow this?

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Posted By jsb5717

Except there’s no way that a 3/4 ton has a...

Except there’s no way that a 3/4 ton has a payload of 4450 lbs. We need to know what the stated payload capacity is. The sticker will say something like “passengers and cargo not to exceed xxxx...

Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

01-29-2023, 05:33 PM

Replies: 65

Can we tow this?

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Posted By jsb5717

Because it really isn't about towing capacity,...

Because it really isn't about towing capacity, but about payload. Payload is typically the rating that gets ignored by both the truck and RV industry, and as a result, many unaware, unsuspecting...

Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

10-26-2022, 12:57 PM

Replies: 65

Can we tow this?

Views: 15,354

Posted By jsb5717

And a decision cannot be about what other people...

And a decision cannot be about what other people do. There are many, MANY drivers hauling unsafely. Everyone has to make a decision about how much risk they are willing to assume for their family....

Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

10-26-2022, 12:33 PM

Replies: 65

Can we tow this?

Views: 15,354

Posted By jsb5717

You're still in the same boat. The OEM specs on...

You're still in the same boat. The OEM specs on weight are indeed partially related to length. But also about configuration and amenities. The 3231CK weighs more than the 3931. Regardless, it's...

Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

10-26-2022, 09:45 AM

Replies: 65

Can we tow this?

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Posted By jsb5717

It can help to stabilize the ride. But does...

It can help to stabilize the ride. But does nothing to change the numbers or increase your payload or strengthen the trucks frame or suspension. It will feel better and potentially give you a...

Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing

10-26-2022, 08:45 AM

Replies: 65

Can we tow this?

Views: 15,354

Posted By jsb5717

Welcome aboard! Thanks for thinking about...

Welcome aboard! Thanks for thinking about safety. Here are the numbers to pay attention to:

Your trailer's GVWR = 16500 lbs (ignore the dry weight numbers as they mean nothing in real life)
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