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tama2112
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Oct 13, 2016

2016 SRW GMC 3500 Denali HD vs. Ambition AB-38FB - Thoughts?

Hi Everyone, I'm about to pull the trigger on an Ambition 38FB. Wondering if my truck is up to the challenge? My tow vehicle: 2016 GMC 3500 Denali HD. Here are the specs: CREW CAB, STANDARD B...
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tama2112
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Oct 14, 2016
azdryheat wrote:
Erase Dry Weight from your mind; it means nothing. Concentrate, instead, on GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), which is the total weight of the trailer when it is fully loaded. Compare the GVWR of the trailer to your truck's fifth wheel towing capacity and then make your decision.


Thanks for the reply. The 33' Ambition has a gross weIght of 19,000 lbs. But I find it hard to believe that we will load it with 5,500 lbs? Does that seem reasonable for a weekend camper?

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