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A very clear explanation, Dawn!  I agree, Mr. Truck is fantastic!
Laney

Dawn Simas wrote:
> As Laney said, you need to know the amount you are towing.  Look 
> possibly on the registration for the trailer for a GVWR, or if the info 
> is sometimes stamped on the front of the trailer itself on a little 
> plate.  And your horse.  Maybe 800-900# for the horse.  Sometimes you 
> can go to the local scales or feed store and they'll let you drive up on 
> them to weigh.  Unhitch the empty trailer (or the tongue weight will be 
> transfered to your truck) to weigh it.  Then drive your truck on and 
> weigh it.  And walk your horse onto it and subtract your own weight to 
> get the horse's. 
>
> For the rating of your Toyota, you may find the info in your owners 
> manual under "towing".  You want to know the GCWR, this is the Gross 
> *Combined* Weight Rating.  It will include the weight total of your 
> whole rig loaded (people, tack, animals, fuel).  Subtract what your 
> truck weighs and that is what you can safely pull. 
>
> Also, look at your hitch for a weight rating and tongue weight limit for 
> the hitch.  It should be stamped on the hitch.
>
> Lots of great info at www.mrtruck.net <http://www.mrtruck.net>.  You can 
> email Mr. Truck with your truck's info and often he'll email you back 
> with your answer, he's great!
>
> Dawn


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