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Garyl53
Explorer
Jul 05, 2015

Request for help determining required tow vehicle specs

Hi All, Seven years after selling our previous bunkhouse travel trailer we have just purchased a used 2007 Keystone Challenger 5ver. We are excited to be back to traveling/camping soon. However I nee...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 05, 2015
Just for an example......

My 5vr.actual scaled weight 13,830#...actual pin weight 2980#

My truck 2007 SRW 3500 with 5.9L diesel
I am over trucks GVWR, right at rear tire max load ratings and RAWR.

Truck/5vr combo great match. Steady non-issue towing and with added 'exhaust brake' mountain towing is a pleasure. Strong diesel tows and exhaust braking helps keep speed down on downhill grades. TOW/HAUL mode.

Any heavier of a 5vr and it would be newer SRW or a Dually (Newer have much higher ratings)

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