How much engine to tow 5500 lbs?
My wife and I are looking to buy a used 19-22 ft 5th wheel. Weight range from 35-4000 dry so I am figuring 5-5500 lbs wet weight. I have already decided the TV has to be a 3/4 ton with either a exte...
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All 'can do it', as a half ton can tow the Space Shuttle...true...I've seen the videos :S
How long do you plan to own both the TV and Trailer? Smaller displacement
will not last as long as a larger displacement that doesn't have to work
as hard
Where do you drive?
How do you drive?
How does and what does your family load up?
What are the spec's for the trailer? GVWR & PIN (dry, so you can do
the percentage of actual weight) are the main one. Better yet if you
have the actual
That will then tell you what will be on the hitch in the bed and that
will then tell you what is left in ratings for your payload. People,
pets, ice chest, tool box, extra oil/coolant/etc, firewood, etc
Find the TV's GVWR, GCWR, F/R GAWR and if GM what receiver it has
GMT800's have a very, very poorly designed receiver, but don't let
that stop you if a good one comes across your path. A traditional
designed receiver is in the $150 buck range and about 1 hours labor
Then do the simple math: GCWR => TV + Trailer + hitch/stuff weights
Best to use actual weights
As for which badge...personal choice thing. They are all capable and
is what you like best that matters...not what I like... :)
How long do you plan to own both the TV and Trailer? Smaller displacement
will not last as long as a larger displacement that doesn't have to work
as hard
Where do you drive?
How do you drive?
How does and what does your family load up?
What are the spec's for the trailer? GVWR & PIN (dry, so you can do
the percentage of actual weight) are the main one. Better yet if you
have the actual
That will then tell you what will be on the hitch in the bed and that
will then tell you what is left in ratings for your payload. People,
pets, ice chest, tool box, extra oil/coolant/etc, firewood, etc
Find the TV's GVWR, GCWR, F/R GAWR and if GM what receiver it has
GMT800's have a very, very poorly designed receiver, but don't let
that stop you if a good one comes across your path. A traditional
designed receiver is in the $150 buck range and about 1 hours labor
Then do the simple math: GCWR => TV + Trailer + hitch/stuff weights
Best to use actual weights
As for which badge...personal choice thing. They are all capable and
is what you like best that matters...not what I like... :)
