Carl L
Moderator Emeritus
nanc said:Thanks for the great info Rocky. I'm passing it on to my husband, I'm sure he'll understand it lots more than I do. I get the drift though and really appreciate it.
Do be sure to buy your truck based on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer you would buy. Find that GVWR number on the DOT plate of the traliers left side wall at the front. It is the unladen weight plus the maximum cargo capacity. Allow a 10% safety factor in the tow rating of the truck.
If the number points to a 550 or even a medium duty truck like a Peterbuilt with a tow bed, so be it. If that is too rich for your pocketbook go for a smaller trailer. Remember you are looking at the biggest towables made.