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Could a 2023 Tremmor or a 2023 Hybrid, without any packages handle this trailer ok? KG vs LB?
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If that is 2200 kg, then it is about 4500 lbs. I’d say no.
Even 4K tow probably shouldn’t.
Even 4K tow probably shouldn’t.
If it's 2200 lbs and you're not adding any weight on top of that (is it a camper that would be loaded with water, gear, etc?) you'd proably be OK for short distances. But for long trips you're really pushing the limits on comfort, safety and stress on the vehicle.
The GVWR includes the trailer manufacturers estimated added weight of water, food, luggage, etc... technically you are 200 pounds over Fords recommendation, but if you load light. Maybe put more in the bed of the truck, and pay attention to the total combined weight you will be fine.
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As with many trailers the kgs are not present since it was manufactured and sold in the US. On the GVWR the pounds are in parentheses ( xxxx LBS) the weight in KG is not listed. Judging by the information on the tag, I would assume this is a 13 foot Scamp. If you Google Eveland's INC it is a Scamp manufacturing facility in the VIN it lists R1310 which should refer to the model of the trailer since there is no model number on the FD plate.
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And your answer is yes.Could a 2023 Tremmor or a 2023 Hybrid, without any packages handle this trailer ok? KG vs LB?
Well, then, 2200 is the GROSS Vehicle weight. They need the dry weight to determine what it actually weighs. Simple math, using GVWR and GCVWR to determine if it works for the purpose.
The Maverick may have available GVWR to carry some gear while keeping the Towed weight under the 2000 max. But you can't violate either rating, as well as hitch limitation.
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Sigh.
I suppose just like you can't violate the speed limit on the street. Or tint your front windows. Or add 2 million candle power headlamps (my personal pet peeve).
The burst pressure of the tires is 200% of recommended tire pressure.
The life of the motor oil is 200% of the recommend oil change interval.
The crush weight for the suspension is 200% of the recommend cargo weight.
The braking force for the seatbelts is 500% of worst case scenario crash.
But you are right. Don't tow a pound over 2,000 lest ye truck break in half and explode.
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I was going to say something but decided to leave it alone, but I am glad I did because your response is top notchSigh.
I suppose just like you can't violate the speed limit on the street. Or tint your front windows. Or add 2 million candle power headlamps (my personal pet peeve).
The burst pressure of the tires is 200% of recommended tire pressure.
The life of the motor oil is 200% of the recommend oil change interval.
The crush weight for the suspension is 200% of the recommend cargo weight.
The braking force for the seatbelts is 500% of worst case scenario crash.
But you are right. Don't tow a pound over 2,000 lest ye truck break in half and explode.
I couldn't have done better myself. Also, I personally would never surpass the max "recommend" tow weight for a vehicle. (Clears throat... no sarcasim at all) Feel free to check out my thread in my signature.
GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating- meaning that is the total that the trailer and any items on it can go up to 2200kg. Without the vehicle weight there is no way to know if you can tow it. You would have to take it to a scale to find out.
I have a trailer with a 3000 gvwr but the trailer weighs 980 lbs so I could tow it with my hybrid maverick with 1020 lbs of stuff on it and be in the limit for towing.
I have a trailer with a 3000 gvwr but the trailer weighs 980 lbs so I could tow it with my hybrid maverick with 1020 lbs of stuff on it and be in the limit for towing.
Yeah normally with this kind of stuff I feel exactly the sameI was going to say something but decided to leave it alone, but I am glad I did because your response is top notch
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Short answer yes. GVCR is total allowable loaded weight of the trailer. The trailer unloaded will weigh under 2200 lbs. If you are a stickler for rules then don't load the trailer past 2000 lbs though the truck should be able to handle 2200 lbs towing and safely up to I think about 2500 lbs which is what the hitch receiver itself should be rated for.
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