This newbie thanks you for the replies! Some great advice! I'll remember that about the Quadrasteer. I spent some time in Ketchum.
A couple of things: Both APT and BenK warned me on the OEM hitch receiver. I don't know if its original though do know that I DID NOT have it replaced. Five years ago, I towed my 5,200 lb. boat around Florida without a hitch ;-), but if there is history of failure, I definitely want to replace it. Any suggestions there?
None of the tts I'm looking at have a dry weight over 6,860. The #1 I'm focusing on has a dry wight of 6,600 lbs after options and i'm assuming 1,700 lbs (of water, batteries, fuel, gear and 20-30% margin) to a total of 8,300lbs. Yeah, doing the math again as I write this makes me cringe. I really like this floor plan due to the rear window seating and not a high TV but its 31 feet with the hitch which is a bit long. I think I would do it if it was only an issue of length, but I don't want to get in trouble with weight.
My second candidate has a dry weight of under 6,000 lbs and is a little over 28 feet. I have to give up the window and TV location of the #1 preferred tt, but still a nice unit.
Lastly, there is a Nash unit that has even less windows that has a dry weight of 5,200 lbs. and is a foot shorter. I hear 1/2 tons often tow this one.
I hope there is some more wiggle room in your figures mkirsch for a safe and comfortable tow.
I know I'm suppose to choose the trailer I like and then get the TV to match, but I already have the GMC and its got less than 70k miles on it with not much towing. I like the vehicle and its cargo space, and zi', not sure there is economic sense to upgrade it as a TV.
I start a road trip soon but I'll get my truck weighed.
In the meantime, any advice on a good receiver/brand for my GMC?
Any additional thoughts on the towing capacities of my preferences 1, 2, and 3?
You all have a nice weekend. Thanks again.
