What is the weak link?
My current truck has a tow rating of 10,000 pounds. I ordered it equipped with all the towing gizmos. In considering buying a bigger TT, the limiting factor seems to be the carrying capacity, which ...
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Empty Nest, Soon wrote:Beltzy wrote:
I added compressor and air bags to my 2012 1500 and that was towing at 7200 dry weight, i didnt do anything else to it and we did great. the only concern i had was emergency stopping, so i just layed back kept my distance and took it slow getting around until i could finally afford to upgrade.
That is more encouraging.
How is that encouraging? He was not comfortable towing similar weight with his half ton so he upgraded.
A new truck is not an option.
It is always an option. It has value, and is certainly worth more than a 2007.5+ GM HD that is far more capable and comfortable towing 8000 pounds loaded. A new to you truck does not have brand new. You are planning to spend money to upgrade the RV but cannot afford to upgrade the TV at the same time? That's fair. Buy the truck first!
