Coming to the darkside

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.

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!

Congratulations on the trailer. I would expect you and your family will have some memorable trips.

As far as the size of the trailer and the truck capacity take a look at the yellow sticker on the driver side door jamb. It will have some helpful numbers and two import ones are cargo capacity and Rear Axle Weight Rating. These two numbers, along with the receiver hitch rating, are typically the limiting numbers.

So, for example if your cargo capacity is 1,500 lbs, then you deduct trailer tongue weight, hitch weight, cargo in the bed and passengers and see what is left. Same idea for the rear axle rating. Go to a scale and weigh it unloaded, then deduct trailer tongue weight, hitch weight, cargo weight and say about 50% of passenger weight. It is even better if you can load up as if you are camping and then hit the scale so you are dealing with the real numbers and not estimates.

Good luck,
Stu

I'm another one who would like to see the door jamb sticker, but I'm betting you won't post it. I wouldn't risk my family in that setup. I'm really surprised on how much focus your putting on the fabled tow capacity.

What does your family weigh? Add wd hitch propane battery camping supplies food and you will be over your weight rating. Your a senior member so you have seen similar post's. If you take a long trip the ride will not be pleasant. Been there done that.

It's not how much it will tow, as others have said look at your RAWR. P rated tires with that weight will feel like driving on jello.

We have a 2011 Eagle 32RLDS. Actual length is about 36 feet, advertised weight was about 8600#, sticker weight is about 8900 and packed and ready to go it weighs about 10400, which is very close to the maximum gross weight of the TT. I am pulling it with an F250 with a V10 and frankly, we have plenty of pulling power but with a combined gross of about 18000# its all the truck can handle to stop safely. I think you will need more truck.

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.

colliehauler wrote:
What does your family weigh? Add wd hitch propane battery camping supplies food and you will be over your weight rating. Your a senior member so you have seen similar post's. If you take a long trip the ride will not be pleasant. Been there done that.

It's not how much it will tow, as others have said look at your RAWR. P rated tires with that weight will feel like driving on jello.

Senior member who only hung out in the hybrid and pop-up forums. I'm really having second thoughts on buying this camper. I cannot afford to upgrade both so we may have to knock the trailer back a bit. Even my wife is a bit concerned.

As I posted earlier...congrats on the beautiful new trailer.

But, I'm guessing that you heard something like, "Sure you can pull it, no problem," from the dealer.

downtheroad wrote:
As I posted earlier...congrats on the beautiful new trailer.

But, I'm guessing that you heard something like, "Sure you can pull it, no problem," from the dealer.

Actually no... asked what i had, I told them, I also told them I wanted to stay at 35 foot and under, 2 slides max. But this is a great deal.. I'm ecstatic for the trade in on my 2013, Camping World, where i bought my ) wanted to give $9800, buffalo RV gave $17000! Best offer i got in Hershey was $14,400. I'll get it home, and then I have until April to upgrade. I'll keep watch for a good deal. My biggest problem is the trade in on my Silverado. 6 months after rolling off the lot brand new, my wife hit someone who pulled out in front of her and did $10,000 damage and air bag deployed. One they run the CARFAX no one will give me what I feel it's worth. No accident and I'm right side up in the loan and get more than I owe. I have had no issues since the accident. Truck doesn't pull, same tires as when bought, (looking now to replace at 59,000 miles on the truck rolled off the lot at 20, was 19 until i drove around the lot once!) I told DW, I may look for a 2010 or 2011 2500 regular cab just to pull the camper. her and one of the boys will have to tag along in the escape. I'll probably just hold onto the 2012 and let my oldest drive the 2500 when he gets his license. OY the troubles of trying to live like a homeless person for about a month out of the year!