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Old 07-25-2010, 03:55 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by harveyrv View Post
The towing capacity is the maximum amount that the TV can tow without exceeding the GCWR...In other-words, when towing the max tow rating (6500# in this case), the TV can handle a max of 5300# (incl trailer TW). There are other ratings that must not be exceeded also.
Ah, so I stand corrected. Adding weight to the TV does take away from the overall towing capacity of my Sequoia.

From our weight readings, we are mostly within the overall weight limits, but not by much. With the trailer attached, the Sequoia full of fuel, and the TM full of fresh water and toilet charged, this is what we weighed:

Sequoia axles: 6,440
TM axle: 3,780 (which I know is slightly above the Dexter axle rating)

GCWR: 10,220

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