Trying to decide if we need a bigger truck
We have a 2014 silverado 1500 Z71, crew cab, with 5.3 V8, towing package. Tow rating is 9800lbs but we are concerned about the payload rating of 1750. We are towing a jayflight 29qbh dry weight 7000 l...
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That is a lot of trailer for that truck.
Looking at this torque curve, you'll be towing between 3500 - 4700rpm. And as others have said, the payload is a problem.
My 33ft TT started life out at 5700#.
Loaded up and only 10gal water, it weighs 7200# with 1100# tongue weight. I've added a 2nd battery and upped the 20# propane tanks to 30's which only put an extra 65# on the tongue. I'm not sure where the rest of the weight comes from. But anytime we go to the Mich UP, my wife and kids like to collect rocks from the Lake Superior beach!:E
Looking at this torque curve, you'll be towing between 3500 - 4700rpm. And as others have said, the payload is a problem.
My 33ft TT started life out at 5700#.
Loaded up and only 10gal water, it weighs 7200# with 1100# tongue weight. I've added a 2nd battery and upped the 20# propane tanks to 30's which only put an extra 65# on the tongue. I'm not sure where the rest of the weight comes from. But anytime we go to the Mich UP, my wife and kids like to collect rocks from the Lake Superior beach!:E
