Looking to make the plunge
Hello Everyone! I an brand new to this forum and I need some guidance. My wife and I are looking to get a bunkhouse style travel trailer within the next year or so and have begun doing research on ...
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SRadke wrote:
We have found resources that will tell you everything from "you can pull anything with a half-ton gas v6" to "you need a full ton diesel or your an idiot!" and we are looking for what the truth really is and what real people have experienced.
You'll find some of that here too, but most will tell you to know your numbers. Don't research, 'How much can a half-ton tow?' Research and understand weight ratings in trucks. What are payload numbers and what weights count against that limit? What is a GCVWR and how is that computed? Etc...
How comfortable a combination will be is an extremely subjective question. Some are perfectly comfortable with rigs that are maxed out on limits and regular spin at 4-5k RPM's, others are not. Larger trucks will tow steadier and more easily, but they come at various pragmatic costs (parking, cost, daily driving, etc...). The balance of these factors is subjective and everyone sees it differently.
The only OBJECTIVE analysis is based on the numbers. Know the realistic weights involved, see how close you would be to maxing out a vehicle's capacities, and then make a judgment call on how you feel about your cushion (or lack thereof).
