Noob with questions - need expert advice
I am just getting into the world of truck camping, and I wish I had discovered it earlier! It provides so many more options than the giant 16k lb 5th wheel toyhauler we had - as well as being much mo...
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I used a Reese 48" extension in my '07.5 GM factory 2.5" receiver to tow my boat. The boat and trailer were about 4,500 pounds with around 200 pounds of tongue weight. The Reese did fine. When I upgraded to my '05 dually it only had a 2" receiver. Instead of upgrading to a 2.5" I just went for the Torklift set up. My 48" extension and hitch were only about $750 if I remember correctly. Have they gone up to $1,000 now?
I like the Torklift set up much better. I think you'd be better off to just spend the money and do it right to begin with.
There is certainly more thinking and planning involved with carrying your RV on the truck vs. pulling it behind. I think that's part of the reason TCs aren't more popular. I have one largely so I can pull my boat; VA won't let you pull 2 trailers.
I think you should be fine on your weight. Possibly over the GVWR buy most people hauling TCs are. I think you've got around 15,000 pounds of axle weight capacity on that truck.
My own rig comes in at about 13,500 on a truck rated for a 11,400 pound GVWR. I'm not over on tire, axle, or hitch ratings. I've got thousands of trouble free miles.
I like the Torklift set up much better. I think you'd be better off to just spend the money and do it right to begin with.
There is certainly more thinking and planning involved with carrying your RV on the truck vs. pulling it behind. I think that's part of the reason TCs aren't more popular. I have one largely so I can pull my boat; VA won't let you pull 2 trailers.
I think you should be fine on your weight. Possibly over the GVWR buy most people hauling TCs are. I think you've got around 15,000 pounds of axle weight capacity on that truck.
My own rig comes in at about 13,500 on a truck rated for a 11,400 pound GVWR. I'm not over on tire, axle, or hitch ratings. I've got thousands of trouble free miles.
