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Old 07-16-2007, 09:57 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Yet another towing question with specifics

I would take the TT to a scale and verify the dry weights as you are equipping it. Nasty thing is with past experience manufacturers leave out things like AC, battery(s), and propane tanks out of published dry weights. Just as with trucks GVWR's vary. That 800lb tongue weight may go over 1000 after adding full propane tanks and battery(s). If your Zinger is the model I think it is, my friend has the same one and tows it with a V10 F350. Yes, it is overkill, but when it gets hilly it does work his truck. I tow a 29ft ultralite TT, Max GVWR 7500lbs. My tongue weight is around 750-800lbs ready to roll for a long weekend. I run Reese 1000lb weight distribution bars and DUal Cam sway control. I have loaded close to GVWR on the TT and the truck definitely felt it. My trailer had a sloped nose so it has some aerodynamics. Big thing with towing TT's is wind resistance more than overall weight. The effort it takes to pull the trailer through the air also affects tow weight. At the very least ask if you can take the unit for a test tow and see if it meets your expectations. The Titan is a great truck with plenty of power, but lacks in the payload area a bit. Remember all you load into the truck also reduces your tow rating as well.
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