Going up hills

FD, I, too, will be hitting the road as a solo female when the time comes. I might even try full-timing. I'm finding the the technical learning curve is a steep one. I'm wondering how much you travel you've undertaken & how your journey is progressing? PM me! I'd like to have an RVing pen pal?

farmer's daughter wrote:
I'm new at rv-ing. Just bought a 24' Forest River EVO TT; I have a 2012 Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab short box. It has the tow package, Model K10543, 3.08 gear ratio, 5.3L V8. I I'm getting air bags installed on the truck tomorrow. Question? When I go up a grade, the engine gets loud and the rpm's jump up to about 4,000 before backing back down to 2-3. Should I be shifting down from drive to the next lower gear? I don't have anyone to ask. (I'm a 63 yr old teacher). Also, I am so confused by all the GVWR's/etc. My trlr dry weight is 5686, gross wt 7750. My truck was missing the sticker which told exactly what all it has, and in looking at the owner's manual it gives dozens of models. I finally found the model K10543 but still am not sure if I'm trying to tow too heavy of a load. A little late, now. The dealership assured me that it met the specs.