Coming to the darkside
Well here we come... just traded in our 2013 Kodiak hybrid on a 2015 Jayco Eagle 314BHDS. from towing 23 feet to 37 feet... lord help me what the heck was i thinking?
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FerrisFamilyof5 wrote:therink wrote:
With 1/2 ton frame/suspension and P rated tires, 1200 loaded tongue, I think you will find that trailer too much for your truck.
Congrats on the purchase.
i just did my due diligence and checked all the p's and q's. I have 9600 lb tow capacity, tongue weight of 1100 lbs with WD hitch. GCWR is 15,000 lbs. I go the code off the glovebox sticker and I'm running 3.42 gear ratio which for this truck gives me all the maxes. It's going to be a rough ride, but I think we'll be ok. I don;t tow like an idiot. I've always been super cautious. So it's going to be an adventure until we upgrade the TV.
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YOU THINK YOU WILL BE OK! :S
You **** well better be sure you are OK, as your family's lives will be riding on your decision!
You will likely be over several of the 1500's ratings! GRAWR, Tire rating. The 9,600# tow capacity goes down with ever pound added to the TV!
Dry Hitch weight is 920# add propane and battery, you be at 1,000# dry!
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Time to be looking at a 2500 or 3500 SRW!
