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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Everyone keeps talking about the "lighter trailer" but in reality there really isn't all that much difference and is an example why it's always a good idea to include a link to the specific models being discussed ...
Grey Wolf 29BH
Cherokee 284BF
... the second of which is probably a 284BH when configured with quad bunk beds which is one of the options with this trailer.
Regardless, what you'll note is that although the GVWR for these two trailers differs significantly the UVW is not all that much different, with the former's CCC being about as marginal as you'd want in a trailer this size, the latter's CCC being way more than any reasonable person would need. The question therefore is - how much do you really expect to load into this trailer?
FWIW, I have a friend who tows a smaller 5th with a GVWR of ~ 9500s with his Max Tow F150 Eco and although he does well his truck is really towing at the max. IMO when it comes to towing less is always more even when towing with such a capable vehicle, especially when you're towing long distances over varying terrain in weather than can range from sunny & dry to torrential rain and heavy winds.
Grey Wolf 29BH
Cherokee 284BF
... the second of which is probably a 284BH when configured with quad bunk beds which is one of the options with this trailer.
Regardless, what you'll note is that although the GVWR for these two trailers differs significantly the UVW is not all that much different, with the former's CCC being about as marginal as you'd want in a trailer this size, the latter's CCC being way more than any reasonable person would need. The question therefore is - how much do you really expect to load into this trailer?
FWIW, I have a friend who tows a smaller 5th with a GVWR of ~ 9500s with his Max Tow F150 Eco and although he does well his truck is really towing at the max. IMO when it comes to towing less is always more even when towing with such a capable vehicle, especially when you're towing long distances over varying terrain in weather than can range from sunny & dry to torrential rain and heavy winds.
