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Old 06-30-2018, 02:21 PM   #4
Larryjb
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Mark,

I didn't catch that when I first read it either. It still holds true that the gross weight of his TM is actually heavier than the 3360, but this is simply because the 3360 is the axle weight. The rest of the gross trailer weight is on the hitch. Without a WDH, his TM axle weight should be less than 3360, but his TV rear axle would be over the limit even more.

Two other points Bill made that I want to reiterate because I think they are ignored for forgotten about:

1) Cargo and people in the TV reduce your towing limit. If the rated towing limit is equal to a dry TM, (say 3500 lbs), as soon as you add the driver and family you are now over the limit by at least 400 lbs.

2) Check your individual axle weight limits, especially the rear axle of your TV. Given that the TM is heavier than most on the hitch, it is very easy to exceed the rear axle rating of your TV.
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