Tow Vehicles and Hitches
Hey everyone, I have a few posts on full time RVing with my wife and now we are looking for our truck. I need some information though on weight distribution. The RV we're looking at is the Freed...
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you will be hearing many ideas. like
yes you can pull it, but can you stop it.
I have a 2009 1/2 GMC and have been pulling my 24 TT at 7200lbs all over CA and OR.
will lose ground going up hills, but just take my time.
Now lets look at the most important issue. cargo capacity. my GVWR is about 6800 lbs. cargo capacity is about 1450.
hitch weight was right at 900-1000 about 15%. I had to go high to stop sway.
add passengers and any cargo in truck bed, incl camper shell, kayaks,, generator etc. I think you will be over limit.
I now have a Ram 3500, and it is more than just a little difference, it is great. But my DW had us get a 28ft 5th wheel.
I was just uncomfortable being at the limit or over a little bit it did work.
putting that weight on I did go to better tires
yes you can pull it, but can you stop it.
I have a 2009 1/2 GMC and have been pulling my 24 TT at 7200lbs all over CA and OR.
will lose ground going up hills, but just take my time.
Now lets look at the most important issue. cargo capacity. my GVWR is about 6800 lbs. cargo capacity is about 1450.
hitch weight was right at 900-1000 about 15%. I had to go high to stop sway.
add passengers and any cargo in truck bed, incl camper shell, kayaks,, generator etc. I think you will be over limit.
I now have a Ram 3500, and it is more than just a little difference, it is great. But my DW had us get a 28ft 5th wheel.
I was just uncomfortable being at the limit or over a little bit it did work.
putting that weight on I did go to better tires
