How do I figure out if a truck can pull a 17,500GVWR Trailer?
#11
11-13-2013, 07:01 PM
You will also need to consult what your truck is licensed for. A sticker and annual inspection is usually required if you are over 4500 kilograms. If you exceed that amount and get caught you will probably be guilty of a long list of other offenses...and hauling a tri-axle with a 1500 will certainly get you attention.
Steve
Steve
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11-13-2013, 07:52 PM
#13
11-14-2013, 09:18 AM
Thank you everyone for your responses so far. I asked what "A" truck can pull rather than " My" truck to avoid anyone thinking I'm going to do this with my truck & accidentally kill myself or/& other motorists.
I have stumbled on a very nicely priced 24' cattle trailer that I would like to pull about 40 miles. I will then repaint it & sell it.
I asked how to figure out if "A" truck can pull said trailer because I have other trucks at my disposal. That being said, on MY truck the sticker on the door says "GVWR 06700lbs"
Please, educate me as to what exactly that means. As I understand it that means my truck with everything in it & a trailer tongue wight must not exceed 6,700#. Is this correct?
Thanks
I have stumbled on a very nicely priced 24' cattle trailer that I would like to pull about 40 miles. I will then repaint it & sell it.
I asked how to figure out if "A" truck can pull said trailer because I have other trucks at my disposal. That being said, on MY truck the sticker on the door says "GVWR 06700lbs"
Please, educate me as to what exactly that means. As I understand it that means my truck with everything in it & a trailer tongue wight must not exceed 6,700#. Is this correct?
Thanks
GVWR is different rating than Towing capacity.
You need to focus on Towing capacity and Payload(specifically tongue weight)
Focus on those 2 areas and you will find your answers.
Side note: you will want/need load stabilizers for something big and heavy as that OR use a 5th wheel mount.
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11-15-2013, 11:33 AM
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Please excuse my ignorance. I thought 3rd gen Tech included 1500,2500, & 3500. I guess need to broaden my horizons. Dirty, you are an informative & helpful guy. Thanks.
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11-15-2013, 07:20 PM
I guess I don't understand the above quote, specifically the "broaden my horizons" part!! No reply necessary, and no Sarcasm please!!!!!
It's all good!!!!
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11-16-2013, 08:13 AM
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Of course it includes all of the above. The point was that your original post listed your truck as a 1500 and you wanted to know what it would take to tow 18,000 pounds!!!!! Of course we are all going to assume you want to pull that with your listed truck!!! Even a One Ton won't handle that without a fifth wheel hitch, and even then, I think it would have to be a dually..
I guess I don't understand the above quote, specifically the "broaden my horizons" part!! No reply necessary, and no Sarcasm please!!!!!
It's all good!!!!
I guess I don't understand the above quote, specifically the "broaden my horizons" part!! No reply necessary, and no Sarcasm please!!!!!
It's all good!!!!