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It sounds like you've got it all worked out. Now you need a brake controller on your pickup to activate the electric brakes on the trailer.

strider67 wrote:Since I know we have quite a diverse Forum population, I was wondering if anyone pulls/has pulled the following:

We currently have a 2010 Toyota Tundra Crew Max, 2WD, 5.7l V8. We are looking at a Sooner 3-horse slant with the weekender package. Trailer: GVWR 14,857 LB.; GAWR Front 5,200LB and Back 5,200LB. It is pulled as a gooseneck.

I found these ratings in another thread for the Crew Max: GCWR 15,300 lb; TWR 9000 lb.

Here is where I need the help...what exactly do all of these numbers mean...?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Your trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 14,857 lbs. That means the combined weight of the trailer and it's contents is not supposed to exceed that legal maximum.

Your truck has a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 15,300 lbs. This means the combined weight of your truck & contents (including fuel and any occupants) and the trailer & contents is not supposed to exceed that legal maximum.

This means that, even empty, your truck is not legally rated to pull that trailer when it's fully loaded. What this really means is that if you have a wreck and anyone figures out you were over the GCWR, you will be vulnerable to a lawsuit.