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bsiemens
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Jul 21, 2018

What to look for in purchasing a tow vehicle for my TT

Okay, I got a great deal on an older TT in really good shape but need a truck to tow it. The Dry weight of the trailer is 4,624lbs and the GVWR is 6500lbs. I think a half ton pickup will be okay but c...
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73guna
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Jul 22, 2018
Are you new to rving?
How many people in your family?
Newer 1/2 tons will do the job, but I always have the mindset of overkill when it comes to tow vehicles.
You wont go wrong getting a 3/4 ton truck and you'll already have the heavy duty truck when/if you upgrade to a larger trailer.

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