weight of trailer and truck size
I just purchased a new 2017 Chevy Silverado 4wd 1500 double cab pickup with the standard bed. It has the 5.3 V8 and towing package with built in brake controller 3.42 axle. The GVWR is 72000. Accordin...
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Maybe? Frankly, there is not enough information provided yet. There are a few ratings for the tow vehicle that tend to limit RV tow weight below the tow ratings. Payload and receiver ratings are most common. If you plan to have a lot of weight in the truck while towing (cab and bed), then the amount of payload left for trailer tongue weight is reduced for example.
7000 pounds dry is really pushing the limits of even the most capable half ton. That's close to 8k loaded for a long weekend with 1000 pounds of tongue weight. Is this your first travel trailer?
BTW, your axle ratio is likely 3.42.
7000 pounds dry is really pushing the limits of even the most capable half ton. That's close to 8k loaded for a long weekend with 1000 pounds of tongue weight. Is this your first travel trailer?
BTW, your axle ratio is likely 3.42.
