1/2 ton towable FW

2halfs wrote:
Lots of great information has been given on this post.

This is why I posted this question about 1/2 ton towable with a Silverado 1500 HD. True life experiences are the best.

After reading all information and comments....I do believe the best idea for our situation is to upgrade the pickup first. Then we will not have slim pickings on options.

One more silly question....I see the wording "OP" used. What does "OP" reference. I know I will bang my forehead when I see the answer.

I do hope this thread continues with others who have an opinion. This is how we gain our information.

2PM's wrote:
OP is you, I believe original poster.

To 2halfs, I hope you used a soft surface to Bang Head! :B

In addition, if you are worried about numbers, then be looking at 350/3500's SRW. The issues is many 250/2500 if diesel don't have a ton of rated payload. It depends on the options installed.

I say this as I have a 2500, that is a ways over it's GVWR, but still well under both axle ratings, and way under the tire ratings.

You may ask how I got in this situation. Well DW and I were looking for a bigger and newer 5er than our 1986 King of the Road 28' no slide, starter. We found the Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, and checked it out, we really liked it, but knew it was heaver than the current unit.

I stated I would not sign the papers until I hooked it up to our truck. Well dropped the rig on our 2500 (with Camper Package) and it dropped about 1.5inches! TV still better than level with the new 5er sitting on it.

Well all was great until I crossed the scales for the first time! :S
I am well over the TV stated GVWR, which is the same as the non camper package! :h

This rig tows, handles, stops, and goes great, I have no plans to change the TV or 5er. Just a heads up, I should have run the numbers, but we are happy with the current result.