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alzwak's avatar
alzwak
Explorer
May 07, 2016

TT tow weight?

I have a 23 ft travel trailer (gvw 4360 lbs / gvwr 5500 lbs) I plan on towing it with my 2006 GMC 1/2 ton truck SLT 5.3 Eng. with the towing package, also installed in the truck are the trailer brake unit . I also have all the WDH installed for the truck and trailer and the truck is nice and level.
Im thinking my truck is able to handle 7000 to 7600 lbs

Im needing to know if this is a good tow for my truck or do i need to look into getting a larger truck?

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  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer III
    May 07, 2016
    I don't think GM has an OEM isolator as standard EQ. in their trucks, even with a tow pack.
    If your style is to park for long periods of time while still being hooked up (TT to TV ) , you should have an isolator solenoid installed under the hood, they are not expensive .
    Isolate your TV starting battery from your TT deep cycle battery, so you don't run them both down and not be able to start the truck.
    Without one, you have to unplug the TT from the TV and remember to plug it back in before you drive off .
  • alzwak's avatar
    alzwak
    Explorer
    May 07, 2016
    Thanks everyone, I'm planing a 3 month trip early next spring driving back east.
  • Walaby's avatar
    Walaby
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2016
    Your good. I had a 2011 Sierra 1500 with tow package etc.. pulled a 24 ft trailer, GVW of 6400(ish), GVWR of 7500 if I remember correctly. Pulled no problem at all.

    Mike
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    May 07, 2016
    That trailer should work well with your truck. It sounds like you've got the hitch all figured out. If trailer brakes are working good, you should have a good towing experience.

    Happy camping!
    Jerry
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2016
    No reason why not. You should have more than enough truck for such a lite TT.

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