Pulling Power
I have a 2012 new off the lot Big Country. I did not have a truck at all, so i think i have a say. First off i did some research and found that the 38 ft. ran at 17000 lbs. So i bought a brand new 20...
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grahampconrad wrote:
I have a 2012 new off the lot Big Country. I did not have a truck at all, so i think i have a say. First off i did some research and found that the 38 ft. ran at 17000 lbs. So i bought a brand new 2011 trailer kit GMC SIERRA 3500 HD long box 4 wheel drive crew cab and put a 16000k hitch by Reese. No dully just 4 wheels. My wife and I fill it to the 9s. It rides just fine. 4 wheels are a whole lot cheaper than a dully and less repairs. You have to think parking space, can wife drive that big a truck i do not think so, mine would kick me around the block. You do not need a Dully.
LOL.... you sure stirred up the forums weight cops.
Many experienced RV folks, and other type of trailers, have also found out they don't need a DRW truck to pull a big trailer.
If it was my combo I would weigh the trucks front and rear axle separately when empty and hooked up just for my own reference. I wouldn't want to carry weight above those rear tires/wheels. Your 17000 lbs is a guess as scale weights come in 20 lb increments.
