⚖️ Tandem-Axle DOT Towing Engineering

Trailer Payload & Towing Weight Solver

Engineer dual-axle trailer GVWR safety limits (7,000–10,000 lbs), cedar barrel dry weights, Harvia wood stoves, cold plunge tub slosh payloads, and 12% tongue hitch distribution.

⚙️ Chassis & Mounted Equipment Specs
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Draining prevents ~1,668 lbs of dynamic water slosh and prevents trailer fishtailing.

📊 Towing Safety & Weight Summary
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
4,290 lbs
Remaining Safe Payload Margin
2,710 lbs
GVWR Chassis Utilization
61.3%
Hitch Tongue Weight @ 12%
515 lbs
Min Tow Vehicle Rating
5,148 lbs
Hitch Coupler Specification Class IV 2-5/16" Ball Coupler + Dual 7,000 lb Safety Chains
Braking System Mandate Electric Drum Brakes on Both Tandem Axles with Breakaway Battery
Tow Vehicle Minimum Class Half-Ton Truck / SUV (e.g. Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado)