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<blockquote data-quote="TerryMiller" data-source="post: 4277112" data-attributes="member: 7900">I don&#039;t remember whether this was discussed earlier in the thread, but when purchasing a travel trailer or fifth wheel, it is wise to choose the RV based on the weight capacities of the towing vehicle.&nbsp; Many a person has &quot;got a good deal&quot; on a pickup only to find that it is too light to pull the trailer of their choice.&nbsp; Also, don&#039;t go by the vehicle manufacturer&#039;s &quot;Towing Weight&quot; rating.&nbsp; Look at the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of the tow vehicle and then get the weight of that vehicle with full fuel and passengers and any other cargo planned on carrying in it.Once one has the tow vehicles total weight, add that to the trailer&#039;s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and make sure that the total is less than the GCWR of the tow vehicle.&nbsp; NEVER take the word of the salesperson, whether they be in the auto business or RV business.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TerryMiller, post: 4277112, member: 7900"] I don't remember whether this was discussed earlier in the thread, but when purchasing a travel trailer or fifth wheel, it is wise to choose the RV based on the weight capacities of the towing vehicle. Many a person has "got a good deal" on a pickup only to find that it is too light to pull the trailer of their choice. Also, don't go by the vehicle manufacturer's "Towing Weight" rating. Look at the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of the tow vehicle and then get the weight of that vehicle with full fuel and passengers and any other cargo planned on carrying in it. Once one has the tow vehicles total weight, add that to the trailer's GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and make sure that the total is less than the GCWR of the tow vehicle. NEVER take the word of the salesperson, whether they be in the auto business or RV business. [/QUOTE]

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