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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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Walaby
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Dec 09, 2015
I have a 1500 short bed crew cab and tow a 30 ft (tip to tail) no problem.

You should consider length as well as weight, and wheel base does have an impact, but something in the 27-30 ft range should be doeable.

mike

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