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.
Your truck has a GCWR of 15k. You will be over this, without water. The yellow sticker on the new trailer will tell you the actual weight, before you add any beverages.
Will your truck be able to pull this trailer - yes. I know it will.
Will your truck be able to stop this trailer - yes. I know it can.
My 2011 Jayco JayFlight G2 is the same layout. I have towed it 50 miles with a 1500 Silverado. I was alone in the truck. I did not go above 55 mph.
