9500lb vs 7600 lb trailer
If you have seen our other posts, we are in the process of buying a new old stock travel trailer, a 2014 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 29BH. We haven't confirmed the deal yet, but we are close to ...
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I tow GVWR of 7700 with the 2013 model very similar to your truck.
It tows it very well, but not effortlessly. If I ever bought more trailer, I would upgrade trucks. It is an amazing truck, but I prefer the feeling of "not knowing its back there". I used this truck with a GVWR of 4000 pounds, and that was truly like it wasn't there. With 4000 pounds, I would get about 11.5mpg towing. With my current trailer, I struggle to get 10mpg.
Power is not where the truck shows its weakness. Stability in a cross wind or passing trucks is my concern.
You didn't mention the wheelbase you have? Mine is a crew cab (157"), and that will make a difference in stability.
It tows it very well, but not effortlessly. If I ever bought more trailer, I would upgrade trucks. It is an amazing truck, but I prefer the feeling of "not knowing its back there". I used this truck with a GVWR of 4000 pounds, and that was truly like it wasn't there. With 4000 pounds, I would get about 11.5mpg towing. With my current trailer, I struggle to get 10mpg.
Power is not where the truck shows its weakness. Stability in a cross wind or passing trucks is my concern.
You didn't mention the wheelbase you have? Mine is a crew cab (157"), and that will make a difference in stability.
