I am new to trailer camping and towing. I have a 2008 Suburban with a 5.3l. It is rated to pull up to 8100lbs. The camper i am buying weighs 7300lbs. The suburban has the towing factory package wi...
If the trailer weighs 7300 lbs before you put anything in it, the best thing you can do to your tow vehicle is unscrew the radiator cap and drive a bigger truck under it. Having only 800 lbs for clothes, food, water, etc. on board for a trip is going to be a challenge. I think you have too much trailer, or not enough truck.
That said, if your plan is to buy the trailer, drag it to a permanent site, and leave it there, you are golden.
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