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Old 04-23-2012, 06:00 PM   #21
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I used to have the words 'glorified grocery getter' after my TV in my signature; so believe me I know what you are feeling. We have 1100lbs of payload in our Ram for the family, cargo and TW
Needless to say my DD is only allowed 1 paperback book to bring along for the rides because 2 would probably put us over the GVWR.

Just load your TV and TT properly, drive responsibly, and you will be just fine.

You are doing the right thing being on here asking questions; just think of the hundreds of people driving around the country that are over their limits, either due to ignorance or disregard.

Enjoy your new TT!!!
Thanks Labzy! I have witnessed some of the most "scary" sights on the highway with HUGE trailers hooked to a Ford Ranger going 40 mph top speed swaying all over the lanes.... I don't plan to be one of those.
In my career I have worked enough death scenes on the highway to fill a horror novel.... mostly because someone was careless... or just plain negligent.

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Old 04-23-2012, 10:28 PM   #22
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Sorry, I realize that I'm joining this discussion a little late. It seen that while the TV is near it's GVWR, it's well below it's GCWR. If that's the case, take the gear, etc that you'd normally load in the truck and load it in the camper, preferrably over the axles as not to impact on the tongue weight.

You should be good to go then.

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Old 04-24-2012, 07:31 AM   #23
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Sorry, I realize that I'm joining this discussion a little late. It seen that while the TV is near it's GVWR, it's well below it's GCWR. If that's the case, take the gear, etc that you'd normally load in the truck and load it in the camper, preferrably over the axles as not to impact on the tongue weight.

You should be good to go then.

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Thank you Dave!

I am just now getting to where I understand all of the weight ratings and how they apply. I have received word from reliable sources such as yourself that since I am almost 4000# below GCWR that I should be fine if I make sure to transfer some of the stuff I would normally pack in the TV to the Trailer (over the axles as you said). So that is my plan.

I can't thank all who have responded enough for your help. Maybe I am being cynical, but I don't trust my dealer to tell me much that isn't in his own best interest to tell me. That is why I am coming here to you folks.

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