2012 GMC Sierra / Size of TT?? (NEWBIE)
Looking for opinions from some experienced people. Have a 2012 GMC Sierra 4x4 Ext.Cab. 143.5 WB, 5.3 L, 3.42 gears, with tow package.. Manual States That I Can Pull 9600 lbs. Wife Wants a Big Trailer...
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BurbMan wrote:camperforlife wrote:
My brother pulls a 26', approx 6100lbs with that set up and does so easily.
Ditto. The 1500 series trucks run out out cargo capacity against their GVWR way before you ever hit that max tow rating.
As a general guideline with that drivetrain I would recommend staying at or below 6000 lbs loaded. Since the average family adds 1000-1500 lbs of "stuff" to a trailer, that would mean shopping dry weights between 4500-5000 lbs. If you look at liteweight series of trailers, there is a pretty big selection of 28' that meet that criteria.
Yes-The Ultra Lights are ideal for half-tons. Anything under 5,500 DRY is the way to go.
