We are about to finalize purchase of a Starcraft ultra lite 27bhu. It's 33 ft to the tongue and will be max 7700 loaded. We have a 2015 Sierra Denali with the 6.2l. Weight of the trailer is 80 percent of our capacity. Intend to purchase equalizer.My husband is having last minute panic attacks about whether this set up is safe for us and the truck. Feedback appreciated!

to m uch trailer for that truck if it is a 1500

Need a little more info. What's the payload capacity of the truck? It will say on the loading sticker on the drivers door jamb. Also, what do you plan to carry in the truck?Just 2 people and nothing in the bed you'll be fine. Load 6 adults and fill the bed with firewood? Not so fine.

newman fulltimer wrote:to m uch trailer for that truck if it is a 1500With the 6.2. I would believe it is a 2500

Terryallan wrote:newman fulltimer wrote:to m uch trailer for that truck if it is a 1500With the 6.2. I would believe it is a 2500earlier it said 5.3

The 6.2l can be had in the 1500 Denali. (Op corrected from 5.3l)To the OP, when you say it is at 80% of your capacity, what capacity are you referring to?

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OhHolly
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
We are new to this, so extra explanation is appreciated (necessary) ;) What is the potential issue issue with our set up?
glkids2
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
if the 1500 has the hd tow package with 6.2 in theory you should be okay. but in your situation you should also consider future plans as to which vehicle is the the wiser choice.
OhHolly
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
camp-n-family wrote:
The 6.2l can be had in the 1500 Denali. (Op corrected from 5.3l)

To the OP, when you say it is at 80% of your capacity, what capacity are you referring to?

Husband here - was referring to the loaded trailer weight being 80% of the total towing capacity.
OhHolly
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
The payload of the truck says it is 1420 lbs.

Maximum towing capacity is 8900lbs.

GCWR is 15000 lbs.

We expect that the wet weight of the trailer will not exceed 7100 lbs.

The truck is a 1500 series.

The worries here aren't so much with the weight as we are well below our maximums, more with the length and potential sway.
ifd22
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
You need to look at the payload ratings of the truck. Doesn't matter if it is a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton and so on. If the loaded tounge weight, or total towing weight are not over your ratings you are fine. Many 1/2 ton trucks will be fine with that weight, many will not, it all depends on the particular truck.
camp-n-family
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
The 6.2l can be had in the 1500 Denali. (Op corrected from 5.3l)

To the OP, when you say it is at 80% of your capacity, what capacity are you referring to?
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2016
Terryallan wrote:
newman fulltimer wrote:
to m uch trailer for that truck if it is a 1500

With the 6.2. I would believe it is a 2500
earlier it said 5.3
Terryallan
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2016
newman fulltimer wrote:
to m uch trailer for that truck if it is a 1500

With the 6.2. I would believe it is a 2500
camp-n-family
Explorer
Feb 17, 2016
Need a little more info. What's the payload capacity of the truck? It will say on the loading sticker on the drivers door jamb. Also, what do you plan to carry in the truck?

Just 2 people and nothing in the bed you'll be fine. Load 6 adults and fill the bed with firewood? Not so fine.
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2016
to m uch trailer for that truck if it is a 1500

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