And I finally found the answer, which I will share and explain.Ī big problem with Internet forums, blogs, website articles, and all things Internet is much of it is opinion. So as other like-minded people do, I started doing research to clear my cloudy and now confused brain. In the beginning I thought I knew the answer was no, the hitch weight is not added to the tongue weight, but somehow I forgot that and started adding it. weight of the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch I purchased with the trailer, and then later the weight of our current ProPride hitch. The manufacturer (Ford) says we can safely tow a trailer that weighs up to 9,200 lbs fully loaded as long as the tongue weight is between 10% and 15% of the trailer’s weight and the tongue weight doesn’t exceed 920 lbs using a weight distribution hitch also known as a WDH, and at the same time the tow vehicle cannot exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or any Gross Axle Weight Ratings, and the Combined Gross Vehicle Weight.īut the question I had was whether or not tongue weight included the 100 lb. You use a rifle with the correct caliber of bullet and other attributes that combined are a match for taking an elk. But I know you don’t hunt elk with a pocket knife (too small) or a rocket propelled grenade (too big). I am not a hunter and I have never hunted.
Most of the self-proclaimed or perceived experts would say buy a bigger tow vehicle if you are going to be close to the tow vehicle’s maximum specification for gross trailer weight and/or tongue weight. When we bought our current trailer and tow vehicle I knew that we would be close to the maximum capacity specifications for both. Often trying to find detailed information on trailer towing is difficult at best.
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