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Aaronsmity
Explorer
Mar 26, 2018

New to TT and TVs - Budget truck for 5200 lbs max

Hitch Weight of TT = 484 lbs GVWR of TT = 4450 lbs Family of 4 in truck = ~600 lbs Truck Cargo = ~150lbs Total = 5200 lbs towing capacity So I am looking at a modest TT (2018 Heartland Mallard ...
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valhalla360
Navigator
Mar 27, 2018
While a 1/2ton of appropriate specs should work, you can get a 3/4ton in that age range with 4door for $10k.

A little overkill but you indicated that would be the primary use. Now you have the option to upgrade the trailer if you want to later.

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