Can I tow my new camper safely
I just bought a new camper with a UVW of 8130# towing with a 2008 chevy 1500 4x4 w/5.3L motor and 3.73 gears. Do you think I will be all right towing this?
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Too late now, but you're doing your research/label reading/shopping in reverse order. You're supposed to ask these questions BEFORE you sign. A couple of basic rules #1...don't believe anything a salesman tells you. #2....same thing applies to trucks and rvs. #3.....read, learn, ask and then repeat until you're absolutely sure you have a SAFE combo. #4....NEVER say "guess we'll be ok" to anyone with SAFE towing experience.
So you need a bigger truck....was that the plan all along??? BEFORE you sign anything, look for the stickers put on the truck at the factory with the info you need. If you don't find it, get out the manual. If you're still unsure, call the manufacturer with the VIN# in hand and they can tell you about that specific truck. Refer to rule #1.
Guess I'm a bit irked that you knowingly bought a trailer that was already more than your towing specs and then towed it down the road. How do you explain to the people in the accident you just caused that you "figured it'd be ok". Irresponsible. Please stay off the road....even if it is a perfect camping weekend and you're only going 100 miles" until you get this sorted out. It's not only your family's safety, but others on the road with you. And "couldn't pass on the deal" is THE dumbest reason of all. Sorry, but you're in deep stuff with responsible towing folks.
So you need a bigger truck....was that the plan all along??? BEFORE you sign anything, look for the stickers put on the truck at the factory with the info you need. If you don't find it, get out the manual. If you're still unsure, call the manufacturer with the VIN# in hand and they can tell you about that specific truck. Refer to rule #1.
Guess I'm a bit irked that you knowingly bought a trailer that was already more than your towing specs and then towed it down the road. How do you explain to the people in the accident you just caused that you "figured it'd be ok". Irresponsible. Please stay off the road....even if it is a perfect camping weekend and you're only going 100 miles" until you get this sorted out. It's not only your family's safety, but others on the road with you. And "couldn't pass on the deal" is THE dumbest reason of all. Sorry, but you're in deep stuff with responsible towing folks.
