LarryDel wrote:
Hello:
We are about to make a purchase for a fifth wheel that we can pull with our pick up.
Here are the stats on our pickup:
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 with max trailering package which includes vortec 6.2L-V8 SFI engine, 6 speed auto trans., heavy duty trailering axle. Towing capacity 10,000 lbs and payload capacity 1787 lbs.
We are looking at two Cougar X-Lite fifth wheels:
1. Cougar 28SGS
7561 Dry Weight
2439 Carrying Capacity
1410 Hitch weight
2. Cougar 29 RET
7825 Dry Weight
2175 Carrying Capacity
1275 Hitch Weight
Is our tow vehicle adequate for these two units.
Look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Larry
Can't really go by useless numbers Given by auto manufacturers on how much you might be able to tow. Stated 10,000# with 1787 payload...so can your GVWR right off the bat and see how deeply you might cut into your trucks RAWR. As several others have already stated, PLEASE ignore dry weight, you won't tow the 5er "DRY" or "EMPTY"...Please do yourself a favor and use it's GVW...though you may not fill to that, it's for sure, you won't tow the 5er, "empty"... So with carrying capacity, it appears the 5er has a GVW of 10,000#, which could possibly equate to a 2,000# hitch weight. That's worse case, but you need to weigh your truck and figure from there. Odds are you could tow it, but don't think you'll be a "happy camper" towing, especially if you get into the mountains...I'm speaking from a learning experience as in, been there, done that, got the T-shirt....
