Looking for BH for my newer 06 1500 TV

APT wrote:
Stay under 6k dry and you should still be comfortable with the 2006 Silverado.

With few exceptions this is a good general rule of thumb for any 1/2 ton. Payload runs out quickly followed by rear axle capacity. If you can live without a slide (like the above Salem 261BHXL) it will go a long ways in keeping the weight down. Slides weigh a lot.

When I installed our TV I bought an inexpensive articulating arm from monoprice. It puts the TV 18 inches out from the default location, out far enough to be viewed easily from the couch or one of the dinette seats, it can also be flipped and be viewed from the main bed. The arm folds and the TV stores easily in the opening meant for an old tube TV. I was originally against the idea of a TV but with 3 little kids it was part of life, particularly during the evening after its dark and we are winding down, bathing, etc. We have a set of videos that lives in the trailer that they only get to watch when camping.

Early on in my family camping adventure I learned that camping means something different to everyone and it is not up to me to judge. What my wife or kids enjoy may not the same as me (i.e. wife and 2 of 3 kids would rather sit inside and read do puzzles etc. than sit by a campfire) and that is ok. The most important thing is spending time together and having fun.