New Trailer any advice will help
New to the forum I just bought a 2013 Shadow Cruiser S314TSB 6600lbs dry, I have a 2010 1500 Silverado 4x4 5.3 crew cab with the Heavy Duty tow package. The Trailer is new the dealer is throwing in a ...
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Welcome to the forum.
Sounds like a nice setup you have. I am hoping to upgrade mine in the coming years, also.
I have learned so much on these forums over the past few years since I got myself back on my feet and started towing again. I came in with the 90s mentality. First thing I learned is never go with dry weight of the trailer, go with the GVW. Your final weight, with a few exceptions, will be closer to that number. Your hitch weight will be 10 to 15 percent of that.
Some good information can be found here.
www.learntorv.com
As far as your setup, who am I to judge. Just be safe and enjoy it. Happy Camping.
Sounds like a nice setup you have. I am hoping to upgrade mine in the coming years, also.
I have learned so much on these forums over the past few years since I got myself back on my feet and started towing again. I came in with the 90s mentality. First thing I learned is never go with dry weight of the trailer, go with the GVW. Your final weight, with a few exceptions, will be closer to that number. Your hitch weight will be 10 to 15 percent of that.
Some good information can be found here.
www.learntorv.com
As far as your setup, who am I to judge. Just be safe and enjoy it. Happy Camping.
