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bogie514
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015

How long a trailer and be comfortable towing on a long trip

I am back on the camper market - children are grown and out of the house and I no longer need a trailer with bunks. My tow vehicle is a 2008 Silverado 1500, 5.3 L, 4wd, crew cab. I had an initial se...
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schlep1967
Nomad
Dec 09, 2015
Your issue is weight. Length really doesn't matter. The longer you go the heavier it will be. The heavier the trailer the more tongue weight you need.

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