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02-16-2021, 10:22 PM #21
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02-16-2021, 10:58 PM #22
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2020 Imagine 2450RL
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2019 F150 Lariat 2.7 Trailer Tow Package
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02-17-2021, 09:26 AM #23
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I think this (tongue weight) is where the problem will be. The Navi is only rated for 870# tongue, so it's overloaded slightly at 12% of trailer weight. Common consensus seems to be 10% is a minimum, 12% is a good idea, and 15% is a max. It might be hard to keep the tongue weight consistently between 750 (the min) and 870 (the rated max) based on moving stuff in the trailer, filling tanks, etc. This was a big part of why I ended up with a Tahoe instead; the 2021 tongue weight rating for a distributing hitch is now 1250#.
As far as braking, wind sway, etc.. I tow an identical weight and foot-shorter trailer with a similar-sized SUV, albeit I've done less towing overall compared to a lot of people here. IMO it tows really well, is minimally impacted by wind and passing trucks, and stops well. I do keep it lightly loaded, never drive with full tanks, and drive at no more than 55MPH. Panic braking is going to be more a function of contact patch than anything else and the SUVs and 3/4 ton trucks use the same section tire.Chris, Tara, our two daughters, and our dog Slate full-timing
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02-17-2021, 06:44 PM #24
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02-17-2021, 06:45 PM #25
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02-17-2021, 07:03 PM #26
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Load it up for camping and the family and take it to a CAT scale. You will learn not only your actual vehicle weight but also you rear and front axle weights. According to the sticker your available payload is #1400 . I think you will find after visiting the scales, that #1400 number will be even less.
You should be commended for trying to make an informed decision. Some folk will tell you that being a couple hundred pounds over payload may not be a big deal. Being over weight on axle ratings is another animal all together. For me personally, that is not a road I would go down. Good luck with your decision.Geoff and Cheri
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02-17-2021, 10:24 PM #27Donna and Dave
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02-20-2021, 02:53 PM #28
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02-20-2021, 03:51 PM #29
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This is my first post but I've been reading them for about 2 months getting ideas for the future. I'm curious where you are getting that #1250 Rating for the Tahoe from. I just bought a 2021 Tahoe with Max Tow package and the sticker inside my door says 820 lbs. Max Tongue weight. Does your your sticker say 1200lbs.? I believe the 820 is with a WDH, otherwise I think the max tongue weight is 500lbs. I bought the Tahoe with the intention on buying a TT in the next couple of years. From reading thru these forums about weights, I believe if I get a TT, assuming a 13% tongue weight, then I should be ok getting a TT with a with max rating of 6250.
While I'm here, I've been wanting to ask this question. I understand keeping the tongue weight between 10%-15% of of the TT weight. I understand the theory that if 10 is min. 15 is max, then 12-13 must be ideal. Does anyone know from experience that 12% does in fact tow any differently then 10%? I'm thinking if there really is no difference, Then I could get away with a TT with a slightly higher max rating,
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02-20-2021, 04:12 PM #30
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