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bbweasel
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Jun 23, 2013

Looking at a Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH

Hello Everyone. I've been researching travel trailers for over 6 months and have found this forum extremely valuable. Thanks to all that take the time to respond to the questions posted by the members. It has become increasingly difficult to evaluate information you get from the RV dealerships on trailer/tow combinations. My family of four is looking at the Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH as our first travel trailer and thought this would be a good choice. The 28DSBH yellow sticker is around 5700 dry and 7500 max. In addition, I am looking at upgrading one of my vehicles to tow the Jayco and would appreciate anyone's experiences or comments including use of WDH, Sway controllers, and brake controllers. I want to "enjoy the tow" as much as the camping.

1. 2013 Dodge Ram Express 4x4, Crew cab, Hemi, tow pkg with 3.92 gears (10,000 max tow)

2. 2013 Chevy Silverado 4x4, Crew cab, 5.3, tow pkg
(9,600 max tow)

3. 2011 Nissan Armada SL 4x4, 5.6, tow pkg ( either the 2.93 or 3.35 rear end) (9000 max tow)

4. 2013 Ford F150 FX4 4x4, crew cab, 3.5 Ecoboost, 3.73 gears
(11,000 max tow)
  • any progress on making a tv decision? FWIW, I have a 13 Ram 1500 Laramie and my payload is quite low...and the 28dsbh is the camper I want to get...so, I might well be looking at a 3/4 ton diesel
  • my buddy is pulling a 32" Whitehawk with his 08 Chevy 1500 and it pulls it fine. Doesnt get good mileage, but he said he hasnt had any issues with it. As much as Id hate to say it, because i really like the new Rams, but the low payload i might stay away from it. Most ford and GMs will pull it just fine i would think.
  • gtsum wrote:
    FWIW, I have a 13 Ram 1500 Laramie and my payload is quite low...and the 28dsbh is the camper I want to get...so, I might well be looking at a 3/4 ton diesel


    Don't shoot yourself in the foot twice! Go for the single rear wheel 1-ton for the 3/4 ton diesels don't have much payload either.
  • Family dealership snagged a 2003 F350 SRW fx4 crew cab lariat, early year 7.3 liter today. Nice truck w 102k on the clock.