New truck. looking for advice.
I just purchased a 2014 sierra with the 5.3 and 3.42 gears. I have a 9600lb towing capacity and 1500 payload. I just sold my old tiny camper and I'm looking to upgrade. Can anyone recommend a good siz...
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Based on info given, can't offer much much help. How many pounds of gear will you be loading into the truck cab and bed?
Loaded railer tongue weight capacity on then truck is going to run out long before you reach the pulling capacity of 9600 lbs.
The tongue on a loaded TT is going to weigh about 13 percent of the total trailer loaded weight.
As a general rule, stick with a travel trailer with a gvwr of under 6500 (loaded tongue weight 900 lbs) and you will remain within the limits of a half ton truck with manufacturers payload rating of 1500. Hitch will weight 100 lbs, gear in bed and stuff in truck plus any options/passengers will likely be another 500 lbs.
Any heavier than that and your Towing performance/enjoyment and safety factor will diminish.
Loaded railer tongue weight capacity on then truck is going to run out long before you reach the pulling capacity of 9600 lbs.
The tongue on a loaded TT is going to weigh about 13 percent of the total trailer loaded weight.
As a general rule, stick with a travel trailer with a gvwr of under 6500 (loaded tongue weight 900 lbs) and you will remain within the limits of a half ton truck with manufacturers payload rating of 1500. Hitch will weight 100 lbs, gear in bed and stuff in truck plus any options/passengers will likely be another 500 lbs.
Any heavier than that and your Towing performance/enjoyment and safety factor will diminish.
