Perhaps indicate if curb weigh has the full tank of fuel included in that weight. I hope I can find what I like AND I hope the truck matches up. Thanks for the videos and sharing the payload spreadsheet. My truck is a 2017 Ford F150 2.7 ecoboost with the 3.55 gears. Do they impact the payload since its in the back of the truck? The more cargo I add to the to the vehicle, the better the GVWR numbers get. Is Curb weight calculated with a full tank of fuel which is about 300lbs? Did you ever think an F350 was the way to go? Keep it up and I look forward to more videos, On your spreadsheet, which I downloaded, is GCVWR the same as GCWR? When using your spreadsheet, I added the WDH weight to the hitch weight area. We are novices and have watched all videos to date and dream of when we can start traveling and eventually full-time. I remember reading a few years ago that SAE had a standard for this, but not all manufacturers were compliant at that time. I happen to have the same ride so this was helpful for a new camper like myself. It doesn’t track any visit, i don’t keep counter of people or anything. Ex: Real world towing calculations example; Payload Estimate. Then disconnect and weight the truck only. Thanks for your help. PS: my usual email address uses the .codes TLD and it’s being identified as spam when I try to post. Copyright © 2021 Keep Your Daydream. You will want to make sure you trailer will be loaded as it normally would be when towing to get an accurate number.”. I was very surprised to see a hitch weight that high for a 28 ft TT. How you load the cargo is as important as weight as it effects actual payload on the truck, right and left loading of the trailer suspension, and sway. I also went with E rated tires. 1400 pounds is high in the range of possibilities, but not unreasonable. (And don’t even think about asking Jamieson to sell it for you on consignment–boy do I have a sad story about that.) I would sincerely appreciate some help with the calculations before I purchase a trailer that is too heavy for my tow vehicle. I anticipate i will use it for a few years, and trade it or sell it and just take the hit in deprecation (which all Rvs and vehicles depreciate like a rock). But just think it would not be good in Walmart parking lots (or many other similar travel type areas). great job on the excel model! I would like to use it. Thanks again!!! Also the sticker in the door lists GAWR but not the Axle Code. Last question. I appreciate what you do for your followers. So that 16,500 GVWR trailer you used as an example would likely have a hitch weight between 3,300 and 4,124, well above what they showed on their website. Great information. Trailer brake as well. KYD’s method can get someone in trouble for anyone who does not have a trailer yet. : 5,085, RV GVWR: First, my example is a 2017 F-150 supercab 4×4 My 31ft Springdale only has a hitch weight of 760lbs. Trailer tongue weight = 580 And you spoke the language of my heart, Marc!! Do this calculation and post back you’ll be surprised. You need the right size WD bars also. Really would value your opinion on the truck trailer vs the small motorhome scenerio for me and my wife!! What app will answer "do you have enough truck?" Says it can pull 8700 lbs. One of the ones we are looking at the manufacturer lists the Hitch weight as unloaded hitch weight. Conventional towing max is 11,800 Thanks for the great spreadsheet. Wow! I just loaded up the rig with our kitchen, bath, and bedding supplies. I’m going to plug our numbers into the spreadsheet tonight to see if we are safe. The dry weight is normally in that percentage . Just not moon roof. thanks. I guess I am confused and need some guidance. Marc, My truck is a Ram 2500 6.7 diesel two wheel drive. I look forward to hearing back. The really interesting part is that no where (that I could find) in my owners manual or anywhere else was the GCVWR documented–I had to search on line to find it. Trailer: Actual trailer weight: Measure this; tailer ready to tow, including TBM; this should be equal to or less than the trailer… 3/4 ton rated at 26,000 lbs. Rated 5.00 out of 5 $ 39.00; Bollard Strength Check Spreadsheet. You can see full layout…, Table of Contents Hide The facelifted D23 Navara has been launched in Australia and we get behind the…, Fraser Island fire-lighter cops tiny $1334 fine and no conviction despite devastating more than half of the World…. You can use this calculator to: Work out if your car can tow a given trailer; See the heaviest trailer your can can tow; Work out how much payload you have left once your trailer is attached; See how close you are to limits such as GVM and … How can I get the calculator you are using on the video? Couple questions so I’m clear. So funny yesterday i drove to the local Cat scale to check it out so i can take the 5ver over and get it weighed next week on the way out of town. That’s astonishing. That hitch needs to be included in the cargo. FA 4100 You might want to get the information about CDL requirements when towing. When you used the Momentum 351 for an example you used the advertised hitch weight of 2785.
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