Tow Vehicle Question

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I am considering renting my Grand Design Reflection on RV Share.  The trailer has a dry weight of 8,348 lbs. and a GVWR of 9,995 lbs.  I tow the trailer with a 3/4 ton truck.  Someone would like to rent the trailer for a weekend, but their tow vehicle is a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5.3 V8 engine.  Is this enough truck to safely pull the trailer approximately 60 miles?

hornet28 · Answer

Trailers I seen advertised for rent around here are placed on site by the owners not the renter. You might check with your insurance to see if it would be covered when rented

mlttmck · Answer

RV Share has insurance that covers the trailer.  The renter has to pay the insurance.

soundguy · Answer

mlttmck wrote:I am considering renting my Grand Design Reflection on RV Share.  The trailer has a dry weight of 8,348 lbs. and a GVWR of 9,995 lbs.  I tow the trailer with a 3/4 ton truck.  Someone would like to rent the trailer for a weekend, but their tow vehicle is a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5.3 V8 engine.  Is this enough truck to safely pull the trailer approximately 60 miles?1 mile or 60 miles - not even close to being enough truck. :(  I wouldn't tow any more than 6000 lbs fully loaded &amp; ready to camp with my own '12 Silverado.

lwiddis · Answer

I agree with Sound Guy. Six thousand is about tops.

fdwt994 · Answer

Go here to get the definitive answer.  The size of the motor is only part of the equation.

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