tama2112 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
NO and NO!
Get a truck that can handle the load or RV that will work with your truck.
Do you mind me asking why you say this? If I put no more than 1,000 lbs in the Redwood for example, that would put me "around" 16,000 lbs. Please help me understand why thats not viable?
Basically your truck is loaded with just the dry weight trailer.
Brochure weights are notoriously inaccurate and do not include any options on the RV. you can add 300-500 pounds to the brochure weight to get the true dry weight. You need to account for the weight of the hitch. Lastly you need to account for the weight of your passengers and everything else in the truck.
Nothing wrong with getting a big heavy fiver , you just need to understand you need a big heavy truck to pull it.
Now is your opportunity to get it right the first time. There are many who start with the wrong truck and are forced to play the upgrade game.
Listen to some of the experienced RV'ers who have BTDT.
It always cost more to upgrade and get it right the 2nd time.
