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chrisdd23k
Explorer
May 06, 2018

Advice on needed tow capacity for new pickup truck

I bought w new Coachman 292BHDS Travel Trailer last summer. The TT dry weight is 6,150 lbs. Now I am looking to buy a new pick up truck to tow it, either a Ford F150 of a Chevy Silverado 1500. Both tr...
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afidel
Explorer II
May 08, 2018
APT wrote:
afidel,

Get off the internet and open truck doors. Dealer lots, auto shows, etc. Locate this sticker for as equipped payload.



Anyway, OP wants Ford or GM. 7000-7500 pounds should be good for the more capable half tons and family RVing. 3/4 ton would be more forgiving on WDH adjustments, but both will be comfortable/safe for driver and passengers. And the half tons will be more comfortable non-towing and use less fuel.


They do exist:

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