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Originally Posted by fcatwo
Also check your owner's manual for the Star's GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) which includes the loaded Star plus the loaded trailer.
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cleaningdeb, a good "rule of thumb" to follow for towing is to keep the total trailer weight (loaded w/your stuff, water, propane, etc.) at least 10% below the towing capacity of your vehicle. So, if your vehicle specs say you can tow 3500#, the total weight of your loaded trailer should not be more than 3150#. This only applies if the numbers of the GVWR calculate out correctly, otherwise you need to reduce the weight in your tow vehicle or trailer (or both) to bring the overall weight within the GVWR less 10%.
I hope this helps.