Mike_Tucson
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I have calculated what my truck can tow (Titan SV, tow rating 9,400lb, payload 1,592). I got weights from a scale and the numbers essentially match the above. Going through my spreadsheet (passengers, trailer hitch, misc cargo) I have calculated I could tow damn close to 9,300 right at payload and CGVWR however, I am staying <90% of max. I have found several toy haulers (Grey Wolf, Wildwood, Coleman) with GVWR that are under this 90%. I have also seen a few where the UVW is in the ballpark of the above but, have higher cargo carrying capacity putting the GVWR above my tow rating/CGVW.
In my spreadsheet I have calculated the total load (plus added misc for unknown/future) and I can still be below my 90% limit. Question, can I legally tow a trailer just above my CGVWR as long as anytime I get on a scale I am under? Trust me I want to stay under as much as possible for my own peace of mind. I have looked for this question all over but, keep finding the inverse question being asked. The fact that I have a spreadsheet and have actually weighed everything we carry, at least indicates how anal I am.....Mechanical Engineer, I am very comfortable with numbers and calculations.
Thoughts/opinions?
In my spreadsheet I have calculated the total load (plus added misc for unknown/future) and I can still be below my 90% limit. Question, can I legally tow a trailer just above my CGVWR as long as anytime I get on a scale I am under? Trust me I want to stay under as much as possible for my own peace of mind. I have looked for this question all over but, keep finding the inverse question being asked. The fact that I have a spreadsheet and have actually weighed everything we carry, at least indicates how anal I am.....Mechanical Engineer, I am very comfortable with numbers and calculations.
Thoughts/opinions?