Understanding Trailer Weights, Ratings, and Towing Limits

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Figuring out how much your trailer can actually carry involves more than just looking at the GVWR—you need to understand how axle ratings, hitch capacity, and your truck's payload limit all work together. This clears up the difference between dry weight and loaded weight, explains why overloading an axle is dangerous, and shows how to calculate a safe towing capacity without guessing.