The presentations in the Ratings series attempts to cover the tow-related limitations (set by the various component ratings) applicable to a towing a travel trailer, aka a “bumper pull” RV.
Each presentation (and the slides within each presentation) build on the previously presented information. Subsequent information assumes the reader comprehends and can apply the previous concepts.
While not "required", it's a good idea to start at the first presentation and work your way through each one to ensure each topic is understood.
Ratings Article #1: Basic Vehicle and Travel Trailer Weight Ratings
This is the first of three presentations that will attempt to cover the aspects an owner should (must?) understand to know they are within their tow vehicle and travel trailer (“bumper pull”) OEM rated specifications.
Not every aspect of a given topic will be explained on a slide—remember this first presentation is basic information and is not meant to be comprehensive, but foundational.
101 - Basic Vehicle and Travel Trailer Weight Ratings v2-1.pdf
Second presentation in the series. Very basic information, but foundational to being able to answer the question, "Can my Wizbang X-7500 tow a Gee Whiz 888?"
102 - Tow Vehicle Ratings v2-1.pdf
This presentation covers some of the ratings applicable to a travel trailer, aka “bumper pull”, RV.
103 - Camper Ratings v4-1.pdf
Each presentation (and the slides within each presentation) build on the previously presented information. Subsequent information assumes the reader comprehends and can apply the previous concepts.
While not "required", it's a good idea to start at the first presentation and work your way through each one to ensure each topic is understood.
Ratings Article #1: Basic Vehicle and Travel Trailer Weight Ratings
This is the first of three presentations that will attempt to cover the aspects an owner should (must?) understand to know they are within their tow vehicle and travel trailer (“bumper pull”) OEM rated specifications.
Not every aspect of a given topic will be explained on a slide—remember this first presentation is basic information and is not meant to be comprehensive, but foundational.
101 - Basic Vehicle and Travel Trailer Weight Ratings v2-1.pdf
- Truck GVWR and Payload
- Camper GVWR and Payload
- Camper Hitch Weight and Axle Weight
- Truck and Camper Weight (Combined)
Second presentation in the series. Very basic information, but foundational to being able to answer the question, "Can my Wizbang X-7500 tow a Gee Whiz 888?"
102 - Tow Vehicle Ratings v2-1.pdf
- Payload
- Tow Ratings vs Payload
- Axles
- Hitch
- Tires
This presentation covers some of the ratings applicable to a travel trailer, aka “bumper pull”, RV.
103 - Camper Ratings v4-1.pdf
- Payload
- The Importance of Hitch Weight
- Axles
- Tires
- FAQ
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