Newbie Tow Capacity Question
Hello All, Looking into getting a travel trailer but not completely understanding the weight ratings and how they compare to the tow vehicle's capacity. I've got a 2015 Silverado 1500 double cab...
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Gdetrailer wrote:
Had a 20ft TT which was 4,400 empty, loaded was 5,400 lbs with GVWR of 7,200 lbs.. Towed that with a "heavy half".. Was all the weight that truck could handle..
My hat is off to those folks towing 7K or better with a half ton, you have more guts than I have.
Better truck, bigger cajones or more skill is all that is needed! LOL
To be fair, I'm sure some TTs can be kinda squirrely due to their weight distribution, rear load overhang from axles and possibly maxxed out tires and suspension.
But if I never towed more than 3 tons with a 1/2 ton truck, I'd be unemployed, broke or still trying to complete work from 5 years ago!
