Towing Capacity Guide

kottum

It's easy to get confused with terms such as GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, etc.  Here is an easy-to-follow guide that describes these weights.

https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-capacity

Do remember these are static weights and do not necessarily describe what happens when the rig is out on the interstate with a stiff side wind and a semi blows by at 85 mph.  Just hope it's not downhill and you have to suddenly brake or swerve to avoid something in the road.  That's where weight distribution and sway control come into play.

Doug K

Denny16

Very true, and whilst my Jeep Gladiator is rated to pull a 6,000 lbs tailer, it’s 9,600 GCWR reduces its max total trailer weight to 4960 lbs, subtract the Gladiator’s cargo at around 900 lbs and you are down to 4060 lbs for the trailer weight.  This is well within the limits of towing a 3,400 lbs loaded TaB400, with 600 lbs to spare.  But this shows, the weight adds up quickly.  

My Jeep Gladiator is rated to carry 1180 lbs, subtract the 425 lbs of tongue weight, and I am down to 755lbs of cargo which includes my wife’s weight, so I am left with 600 lbs for gear in the Jeep.  My average cargo load less my wife is normally around 400 lbs, so still good here.  You need to pay attention to all of these weights and factors whilst towing a trailer.   

As kottum pointed out, it’s more than just the weight of the trailer and your TV’s trailer weight/tongue rating.  You need to track to total weight of the TV and trailer together.  This is going to be the elephant in the room when it comes down to towing limits, not the TVs max trailer weight rating.
 Cheers 

BrianZ

For what it's worth, here are our towing weights, last time I did a complete check..
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/113925/#Comment_113925
We're probably due for another check, since there is a tendency for more stuff to be added over time.