Tow Vehicle

[RSKDSK]

BTW, my original plan was to use the Ryker as my toad ... but The B class is pretty easy to drive around as well

 

[kayakterp]

I'm curious like Germanrazor...the payload on the tow vehicle is more important than the Max Tow Rating!
Good Luck and safe travels

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I'm curious like Germanrazor...the payload on the tow vehicle is more important than the Max Tow Rating!
Good Luck and safe travels

The hardest number to reconcile is payload. The only way to fix a payload problem is with a bigger truck or smaller trailer. Take the time to go to a truck dealer and look underneath a 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton truck at the rear axle. The biggest problem is the axle bending if you bottom out while negotiating a rough road or dip. Equalizer hitches transfer weight to front axle but the weight rating of the axles must be considered for safe hauling.

trailer brakes handle the over 2000 pounds that the truck is designed to handle. However when you increase payload you increase the load the truck must stop with it's brakes, that may lead to unsafe stopping distance. It is complex and manufactures take the assumption the other guy does his part. You bet'ya payload is important. One way to improve brake power is to increase the number of axles on the trailer as long as the axle has brakes installed. That is why I like at least 2 axles on my rigs. Actually adding axles will reduce tong weight requirements. This fact can make a safe tow with a smaller payload truck.

 

[RSKDSK]

I am not even close on the payload capacity as the trailer tongue is only adding 170 lbs ... and I have not added anything major inside yet. My plans are to stop in a with station as soon as it is loaded up

 

[FL-JOE]

I assume you mean "weigh station"? I would suggest you go to a truck stop to get weighed. Depending on which place you go (Loves, Flying-J, Pilot, TA....) you will only pay between $10 and $15 for the weigh ticket. Most busy interstate weigh stations will wave you out since you are not suppose to be in there.