goinggold
Apr 20, 2016Explorer
Question on proper tow vehicle
So what I can afford to buy for a tow vehicle for my 298re Outback is 2009 GMC 2500hd with 6.0. It is curb weighted at 5840. The trailer has a dry weight of 7500. We do not tow with water or waste water. In general with full propane and our basic stuff we take I would estimate about 500lbs of cargo ( we travel light to reduce loads). Weight of people in truck is about 660lbs. Tongue weight is around 1000lbs. I am having trouble figuring out the exact towing limits for the truck. But it appears to have a payload of about 3200lbs, GVWR of 9900lbs, a towing capacity of 9800lbs and a CGVW of 16000lbs. I am using a ProPride WD Hitch rated 1400lbs. So given all these stats will this truck work for the trailer I have? Has anyone driven this year or close truck with this weight, flat, hills and mountains.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the feedback.