Calculated tow capability... Disappointed
So, in my search for the TT that the wife and I want, I've been diligently trying to calculate GVWR, GAWR, Traier capacity etc.. etc...I've read quite a bit, and I thought I would be okay with my tow ...
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bbaker2001 wrote:
wow, I kmow I am in trouble, just bear with me please. need to find a bigger truck.
24ft trailer GVRW 7600 and I just weighed it at 7200.
wife packs everything.
only have 2009 GMC 1/2 5.3 3.73
loaded the back down also. carry 2 kayak on top.
weight is 7300.
GVWR for truck is 13000 overage by 1500
took short 80 mile trip and it DID handle ok. tried emergency stopping , did OK
did not want to take trip over weight.
drained water, took out gear and kayak. now OK.
I do want my toys, is it safe to use my truck, or is there a 1/2 ton out there with better cargo capability.
Or can someone suggest another truck. am I to far under to really need a diesel.
thanks
Yep.. you are over by about 400 ish lbs on your truck. It may be time to up truck.
There is a 1500 Silverado with the NHT trailering package... this will get you about 1900 lbs of payload.
2500 Silverado with the 6.0 will be a great match for your rig and you won't have to worry about payload with this trailer.
A diesel may be overkill... but there is nothing wrong with a little overkill...
Thanks!
Jeremiah
