Ok, so as I'd mentioned in the following post, we've got a new TT:
http://www.myrvtalk.com/electrical/1972-battery-question-noob-state-oregon.html
So now that I've come to a decision on the batts, I'm now looking to tap into the expertise of those on this forum in regards to my towing specifics.
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Here are some of the key numbers:
TV:
2006 Toyota Sequoia Limited
4x4, V-8, 4.7L
273-hp @ 5,400 rpm
Engine displacement - 285 cu.in.
Engine torque - 314 lbs.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm
DOHC, 32 Valves
Fuel Tank: 26.4 Gallons (147.84 lbs on full tank based 5.6 lbs. per gallon)
Wheelbase: 118.1"
Tow Package: Class III Hitch (Aren't these only rated to 5,000 lbs?)
GVWR: 6,700 lbs.
UVW(Curb Weight): 5,450 lbs.
Payload: 1,250 lbs.
Towing Capacity: 6,200 lbs.
GCWR: 11,800 lbs.
GAWR (front): 3,160 lbs.
GAWR (rear): 3,900 lbs.
TT:
2000 Fleetwood Prowler 24J
GVWR: 6,200 lbs.
UVW(Curb Weight): 4,592 lbs.
Payload: 1,608 lbs.
46 Gallon Water tank: 384 lbs.
Misc.:
Equal-i-zer Hitch (w/ 4 Point Sway Control): 1,000 lbs./10,000 lbs. (Tongue/Trailer) (Total Hitch weight is 100 lbs.)
P3 Brake Controller
(The Equal-i-zer Hitch hasn't been shipped yet, so I still have a chance to go with the 1,200/12,000 hitch for the same price. As it only weighs 7 lbs. more than the 1,000/10,000, shouldn't I just go with the larger one in case I ever get a larger TV/TT?)
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By my math, it's close, but I think I'm ok.
TV-Sequoia UVW 5,450 lbs. (Technically, I could reduce this number if needed by taking out the two rear seats thusly losing about 150 lbs. or so)
TV-Sequoia gas 150 lbs.
TV-4 passengers 450 lbs.
TV-Misc. stuff 90 lbs.
TV TOTAL: 6,140 lbs.
TT-Trailer UVW 4,592 lbs.
TT-Hitch 100 lbs.
TT-Water (46 gallons @ 8.33 lbs. p/g) 384 lbs.
TT-Propane (2 30 lb. tanks: 7.1 gallons per tank x 4.2 lbs. p/gallon x 2 tanks) 60 lbs.
TT-Gear 492 lbs.
TT TOTAL: 5,628 lbs.
TV + TT = 11,768 lbs.
My guess is that I'm waaaay light on the actual poundage of all the gear, so what we'll then have to do to ride safe and be within limits is to just fill the water tank when we get to the hook-up, thusly giving us about 384 lbs. to play with.
What am I missing here?
If I'm at these numbers and drive safely, do you folks think I'm alright?
Anyone care to chime-in with their thoughts and suggestions?
Thanks!