Truck trailering packages
I’m totally new to both the truck and travel trailer worlds. But I want to make sure I get the appropriate trailering package on my new truck, both for my needs now and any trailer upgrades I may make...
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I’m totally new to both the truck and travel trailer worlds. But I want to make sure I get the appropriate trailering package on my new truck, both for my needs now and any trailer upgrades I may make in the future. I’ll initially be towing a 22ft travel trailer, but want a truck that can handle a 30ft travel trailer if I decide I need/want more living space in a couple years.
Good advise so far.
I would add trucks don't pull trailers determined by the trailers length but by the trailers weight.
A 30' TT may weigh 12k depending on floor plan/options.
And another 30' TT may have a 7500 gvwr and a 2000 CCC.
The 12k TT needs a 3/4 ton truck....
... the 7500 gvwr TT can be pulled with the "properly equipped" 1/2 ton truck.
If you gotta' have a 1500 GM truck then as other poster say NHT option gets you a 7600 gvwr and 4300 rawr 2000 lb payloads.
The 5.3 won't have any problems pulling around 6k-7k gross weight however if your 30' TT weighs 10k then the 6.2 engine with its higher rated 420 hp/460 torque is needed.
