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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tbred wrote:bmaccue wrote:
The camper I just bought was a 30ft TT Palomino. Even the camper place where I bought it said I could tow it fine. Are they pulling me leg?
Unfortunately, yes.
No. With a good weight distribution hitch you will be able to tow it as long as you have a tow package that includes a class IV hitch and a trans cooler. Without a trans cooler you will be ok for short distances. However as others have said, you are technically over your vehicles tow and cargo rating. Your engine is also a little weak for that weight so tow with care!
