dparker
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Soon-to-be first-time RV owner.? Just want to make sure that I don't buy too much rv for my tow vehicle.? Can somebody who knows better check this for me?? I tried to follow the formula in the Towing and Towables Library.
Vehicle (2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT, 4.2L 6-cyl., 3.42:1 axle ratio, 113 in. wheelbase, 6300lb. tow capacity in 2WD)
curb weight? =? 4612 lbs
4 people? =? 600
fuel (22gal x 6.2lbs)? =? 140
stuff? =? 50
trailer tongue weight? =? 408
Total laden weight? =? 5810
Trailer (2003 Antigua 215sso)
Dry weight? =? 3812 lbs
Water? =? 0
Propane? =? 168
Stuff? =? 500
Total weight of trailer? =? 4480 (GVRW = 4990)
Gross combined weight? =? 5810 + 4280 - 480 = 9810
(GCWR = 8250)
(80% GCWR = 6600)
Does this look right? It looks like this is too much trailer for my vehicle.? Several salepeople told me today that I could handle this type of trailer without any problems, and I see people pulling TTs with Trailblazers, so I am a bit confused.? I'm hoping that I made a mistake here somewhere.? I appreciate any advice you might have for me.?
Thanks!
-- Derek
Vehicle (2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT, 4.2L 6-cyl., 3.42:1 axle ratio, 113 in. wheelbase, 6300lb. tow capacity in 2WD)
curb weight? =? 4612 lbs
4 people? =? 600
fuel (22gal x 6.2lbs)? =? 140
stuff? =? 50
trailer tongue weight? =? 408
Total laden weight? =? 5810
Trailer (2003 Antigua 215sso)
Dry weight? =? 3812 lbs
Water? =? 0
Propane? =? 168
Stuff? =? 500
Total weight of trailer? =? 4480 (GVRW = 4990)
Gross combined weight? =? 5810 + 4280 - 480 = 9810
(GCWR = 8250)
(80% GCWR = 6600)
Does this look right? It looks like this is too much trailer for my vehicle.? Several salepeople told me today that I could handle this type of trailer without any problems, and I see people pulling TTs with Trailblazers, so I am a bit confused.? I'm hoping that I made a mistake here somewhere.? I appreciate any advice you might have for me.?
Thanks!
-- Derek