Help with TV concerns - new to towing trailer
Hello All, I'm new to towing a trailer and this is my first post.
We have a 1999 GMC Sierra 5.3l with tow capacity given at 8200lbs. I checked as many blogs as I could, asked GMC dealership and towing supply shops in my area before trailer shopping. We ended up with a 2010 Jayco with 5300lb dry weight and 7500lb GVWR, although we travel very light (no water, bare food needs etc). I've been reading further on some forums and am getting concerned because some guys are saying things like "any 1/2 is not suitable for towing a travel trailer, no mater what the manufacturer says" etc. I showed the dealership what I'm towing with (I realilze they are salesman and can't be completely trusted) but I wanted them to know that if it doesn't work that they are taking the trailer back. They are going to hook up the WD hitch, and give me lessons on that as well as take the vehicle for a drive before I leave the lot with it. HELP, am I in over my head, am I towing to much with my truck??
Thanks anyone that can give some info or advice.
We have a 1999 GMC Sierra 5.3l with tow capacity given at 8200lbs. I checked as many blogs as I could, asked GMC dealership and towing supply shops in my area before trailer shopping. We ended up with a 2010 Jayco with 5300lb dry weight and 7500lb GVWR, although we travel very light (no water, bare food needs etc). I've been reading further on some forums and am getting concerned because some guys are saying things like "any 1/2 is not suitable for towing a travel trailer, no mater what the manufacturer says" etc. I showed the dealership what I'm towing with (I realilze they are salesman and can't be completely trusted) but I wanted them to know that if it doesn't work that they are taking the trailer back. They are going to hook up the WD hitch, and give me lessons on that as well as take the vehicle for a drive before I leave the lot with it. HELP, am I in over my head, am I towing to much with my truck??
Thanks anyone that can give some info or advice.
