Hello all,
I'm in the market for a TT (was looking at class A then decided we needed to start small) and have found a 1996 Jayco Eagle 33' withslide out in good condition for $5850. The weight of the trailer is around 7300#. My max towing capacity on the class 4 hitch i have is 7100#. However, this model is a fifth wheel and roughly 20% of the weight is applied to the rear axle of the truck. Thats 1460#. so that leaves 5840# of trailer weight. add 1000# of supplies and that puts me at 6840#. My axles are capable of 1850#. that puts me at 400# under max for my axles. with 6840# of pull weight that puts me at ~300# under max. I've read that its best to stick around 90% of my max towing capacity so thats 6390#. I dont plan to travel more than 90 miles on trips and would tow it probably 10 times a year. My questions are: Is it possible? Is my thinking on the right track? Also, below is the information on my TV.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD quad cab with Hemi 5.9 L V8 and Sport package. Thanks
I'm in the market for a TT (was looking at class A then decided we needed to start small) and have found a 1996 Jayco Eagle 33' withslide out in good condition for $5850. The weight of the trailer is around 7300#. My max towing capacity on the class 4 hitch i have is 7100#. However, this model is a fifth wheel and roughly 20% of the weight is applied to the rear axle of the truck. Thats 1460#. so that leaves 5840# of trailer weight. add 1000# of supplies and that puts me at 6840#. My axles are capable of 1850#. that puts me at 400# under max for my axles. with 6840# of pull weight that puts me at ~300# under max. I've read that its best to stick around 90% of my max towing capacity so thats 6390#. I dont plan to travel more than 90 miles on trips and would tow it probably 10 times a year. My questions are: Is it possible? Is my thinking on the right track? Also, below is the information on my TV.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD quad cab with Hemi 5.9 L V8 and Sport package. Thanks