Another can I tow this. Lol

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Ratman6161

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It's a good point, and those measurements will get you VERY CLOSE to being back where everything belongs. The only way to truly dial it in is with a scale. I have personally had enough experience over the years to know when it's pretty darn close.
Very true. I do both, i.e. do the measurements then hit the scale. Getting weights is so easy to do there is not much excuse not to. And it's not like I'm doing this all the time. Mostly just when getting a new truck or trailer.
 

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Before asking the question, know that I have read quite a bit and I believe I am fine but I wanted to hear it from the experts here or at least people with more knowledge than me. I understand that the best thing to do is weigh both vehicles but the scales are not easily accessible.
2019 Ram warlock 4x4 5.7 hemi 5’7” bed. 8040 tow rating, 6900 gvwr, 1390 payload capacity, 13800 gcvwr

2021 Gulf Stream vintage cruiser travel trailer, 26 total ft, 4180 dry. 2140 max cargo, 420 hitch weight, 6060 max Total weight allowed.
I have Timbrens and a fast way e2 distribution hitch with sway control.

towed it dry and it stayed in 6-7th gear, mostly 7th, sometimes 8th. Temps were 208-212 water, 218-226 oil, 183-190 trans. Variables were uphill, downhill. When I go on my first camping trip, the Added weight to the trailer I would assume will be around 500-600 Pds.Tow vehicle will have 3 occupants(400pds) and maybe 100pds in the bed.

Am I good? Thanks in advance. Let me know if I forgot something.

If everyone said: "You are NOT good".

What would you do?
 
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