I a m sure you guys get tired of these questions but I am in the process of purchasing my first TT and I would like to get a sanity check from you good folks. My TV is 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter Hemi and the towing package, it is 2 wheel drive and has 20' wheels with a tow rating of 8100 lbs, I believe. I am buying a 2000 Skyline Layton M-250LT, with a dry weight of 4650, it is a tandem axle TT. I will be getting a weight distribution hitch with a 1000lb tongue rating and sway control as well as setting up the electric brakes on my truck. I figure with water and essentials I would be adding 1500 lbs to the trailer so my total tow weight should be just over 6,000 lbs. Does this seem reasonable? Also, how does any load in the bed of the truck impact the over all load? Finally, is there any other accessories or suspension mods that can be done to help this rig pull to its full potential (besides smaller rims, I just bought $1200 worth of All Terrains).
Thanks for your help,
Jimbojo
Thanks for your help,
Jimbojo