webejpn wrote:
Some background.
Been camping all my life. We recently sold our travel trailer that was sitting on some land we owned. We sold it with the land because I had no way to tow it hence why it sat at that land. Well, that was 4 months ago and since I bought a new half ton truck shortly after selling the land, we got the itch to buy a camper that we could actually go places with. So we went to the dealer with full intent on buying a mid 20's footer travel trailer. Well, thanks to a good salesman and my negotiating wife we got a great deal on a 2018 Arctic Wolf 265dbh8 fifth wheel. I've never owned a 5th wheel!!!!
My truck is a 2015 Chevy Silverado half ton, crew cab with 3.73 gears (10,900lb towing capacity)
I guess my biggest concern is towing this trailer with this truck. Any insight as to what I'm getting into?
Thanks
Matt
Not =nearly= enough truck. Rule of thumb is 20% of the FW's weight is on the pin. You have to figure worst case at GVW, so 20% of 11,520 is right at 2300 lbs, and that's without a hitch, passengers and "stuff" that you want to carry in the truck. Way, WAY too much to safely carry with that truck. Personally, I'd rescind the deal based on false info provided by the stealer, or see if they have something at least 2k lighter that you could move to, IF you want to continue dealing with a liar.
Lyle
