I have a 2018 GMC 1500 4x4 and have been looking at buying a TT. The truck GVWR is 7200 lbs. With my wife, myself and full fuel, the truck weighs 6060 lbs. That leaves 1140 lbs in remaining truck cargo capacity. One trailer I’m looking at has a hitch weight of 952 lbs. That leaves 188 lbs of truck cargo capacity. If we add one additional (medium) passenger or “stuff” in the truck, as long as it does not exceed 188 lbs total, is that reasonable or do I need a margin for error?
Also, I would like to add a Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution hitch. The SwayPro physically weighs about 95 lbs. Does that add to my hitch weight or just trailer weight? If so does that cut back my truck cargo capacity to 188-95=93 lbs?
I realize that the total trailer weight vs truck towing capacity is important as well. However, it seems like I have more options to trailer dry weight than hitch weights.
I would really appreicate your thoughts and advice, thank you.
FYI - The dealer refers to the trailer as a “half ton” saying “everyone pulls this trailer with a half ton truck with no problem”. Obviously that’s a sales pitch that leaves out a few details. ;-)
Also, I would like to add a Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution hitch. The SwayPro physically weighs about 95 lbs. Does that add to my hitch weight or just trailer weight? If so does that cut back my truck cargo capacity to 188-95=93 lbs?
I realize that the total trailer weight vs truck towing capacity is important as well. However, it seems like I have more options to trailer dry weight than hitch weights.
I would really appreicate your thoughts and advice, thank you.
FYI - The dealer refers to the trailer as a “half ton” saying “everyone pulls this trailer with a half ton truck with no problem”. Obviously that’s a sales pitch that leaves out a few details. ;-)