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kdeerman
Explorer
Dec 09, 2014

Best sized rv for GMC Sierra 1500 gas w/5.3 Litre engine

I am new to RV'ing, and looking to purchase a used rv to pull with my GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD gas burner w/5.3 Litre engine. I have two daughters, age 11 & 12, so it will be for a family of 4. I'...
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Empty_Nest__Soo
Explorer
Dec 11, 2014
You will probably find that the Payload Capacity of your truck will be the limiting factor. I did.

2011 GMC Sierra, 5.7, tow package, etc. Rated to pull 10,000 pounds. But . . . Payload capacity is only 1440 pounds. With the wife, the large dog, and I, plus fiberglass truck cap, I had about 700 pounds left for tongue weight of a travel trailer. Our 20’ Pioneer 19T4 pretty much maxed that out.

Wayne

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