Chewwy
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- Joined
- May 5, 2015
- Messages
- 636
- Location
- Upstate SC, Near the Electric City
- Tractor
- Kubota L3240, MF 265
I'm upgrading from my 25' PJ deckover bumper pull 14K trailer to a GN with my Ram 2500. I've got a Case IH 55A, with loader/weights/cab/fluid/attachments etc is around 10,500lbs.
With my current 14K deckover, this tractor is really maxing the trailer out. Its not so much the weight of the trailer, its the tongue weight.
Looking to move to GN, but dont know about capacity. I only tow about once or twice a month so its not a heavy use trailer. I'm looking to stay around 25' to keep in and out of my driveway. Any of the 14K-16K GN trailers I see are around 11K capacity, seems to be just barely better than what I have although still more capacity than what I've got.
I've seen some 20-25K trailers that seem to better handle the weight, but the extra empty weight seems to be a concern for not needing the extra capacity?
Would I regret getting a 14-16K trailer or is it always best to step up to a dual wheel 20-25K trailer?
Not clear your problem is the trailer. It could be your hitch or your tow vehicle. With your current setup, unless you have a class V hitch, heaviest duty rating (2-1/2” opening) your are likely over both your hitches tongue weight and gross trailer weight rating.
A GN trailer might solve your hitch weight issues, but could result in putting your tow vehicle over other limits (GVWR, GCVWR, rear axle weight rating, and maximum trailer weight limit).
Several posts here suggest a bigger trailer is better. Only if your tow vehicle can handle them. 14k is near the upper tow limit on your 2500.
Here is a good source of info regarding trailer towing and the various weight limits.
www.curtmfg/towing-capacity