Considering a TC & Towing my Travel Trailer
Hi Folks. My current rig is a 2019 FR Cherokee Grey Wolf 17BHSE travel trailer (24', ~5,200 lbs loaded) towed behind a 2006 Ram 1500 Sport 5.7L Hemi, Crew Cab with 6.5' box. I use a Husky Centerline W...
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I think it’s doable but a DRW would obviously be better and give you more options for the TC part of the equation. I wouldn’t want to push the weight capacity that much if a DRW is an option for you. I have a 9 1/2 TC and use a 18 inch extension. I towed my wife’s Aunt/Uncles TT behind me to Yellowstone a couple of years ago. Of course, my F450 is a beast, but you couldn’t even feel their trailer.
A diesel would have more power in the mountains, but if the current setup works, my guess is the larger truck also with a gasser would still be ok for you. There are a lot of people on here that tow larger trailers etc. That’s one of the main advantages of a truck camper.
A diesel would have more power in the mountains, but if the current setup works, my guess is the larger truck also with a gasser would still be ok for you. There are a lot of people on here that tow larger trailers etc. That’s one of the main advantages of a truck camper.
