04 Chev 1500 as a tow vehicle 8000lb camper
Up until this year we have had our camper setup on a seasonal site (Outback 312BH), and do to other commitments we decided to pull out of the seasonal site so we could travel with the kids sports. I s...
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TomG2 wrote:
Personally, I think the OP has at least 2,000 pounds too much trailer. Handling a trailer will require more control in an emergency than needed for a short trip to the campground. Also, when that puddle of transmission oil shows up under the 1500, he might wish he had gone HD. I currently tow with a half ton, but a much lighter trailer than the OP.
Well everybody faces choices. I assume the trailer has working brakes. 3/4 ton will have bigger brakes, but also more weight to brake. Sure he is stressing his truck, but no more than many others. But unlike many others he knows he is running at limit, likely does not get in head first.
Personally, if I had a choice, use the old half ton I bought new, maintained all it's life and tow at 120% of capacity, or buy a old 3/4ton, that I know nothing about, and tow at 80% I'll keep what I got...
