rhagfo wrote:
2112 wrote:
Pack light and enjoy your trailer. Come back and tell us how it worked out.
I love towing mine with this incapable half ton
This is the issue with always only looking at the 5ers GVWR. This one has a 3,000+ payload, that is a lot!!! Likely as OP stated only lost about 1,000# it does look close and possibly doable.
Yes, Russ, the OP is not likely going to put 3,200 lbs of stuff in that FW, obviously not full timing. Many so called 1/2 ton towable FWs only have 4,400 lb axles, with much less CCC. I think OPs trailer has 5,200 lb axles, which is great! I think coming from towing a large TT, the OP is going to love the way his truck handles that FW. Only thing I would not like is always having to be cautious of not overloading, taking everything I want along, including a full fresh tank.
IMO, the OP has one of the best 1/2 tons out there for this trailer. I don't think it will feel unsafe, or break in the middle of the road. I think ratings are important, but so is a good driver, with towing experience. If at or near RAWR, I would do this.
Jerry
