Tow limit concern
New to the RV world and looking for advise from the pros So here is what I have and the trailer I'm looking at. I had posted this info over in the toy hauler weight section but figured it's really...
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avvidclif1 wrote:majorgator wrote:
I read the OP's post a lot differently than everyone else on here. I read the first line that said they're new to the RV world, then skipped down to the line about the trailer they're looking at.
IMO, I would not begin my RV life by going straight to such a large trailer. Start smaller, get it figured out, and work your way up to something larger. I don't want to be sharing the road with someone who's first experience pulling an RV is a 36' fifth wheel.
Also known as spend a lot of money along the way. It's a lot cheaper to start out with the trailer you want rather than buying your way up to it. Learning to pull and maneuver it can be learned with a little empty parking lot practice.
Well many wait until retirement to decide to go RVing. Many also decide after a year or so they don't like it and create great buys for the rest of us. Really no different than those that go out and buy a 40' Class A as their 1st RV.
To the towing capacity, sounds like the TV in question was a standard 2500, non camper package. Really needs bigger tires and better springs, AND a smaller 5er.
I would much rather see that 2500 towing a 12,000# to 13,000# 5er than a 38' 11,000# TT, the 5er is FAR more stable, and a better towing experience.
I tow and carry on stock suspension a 32' 12,360# GVWR 5er. It runs about 11,000+ wet and 2,200 to 2,300# pin. This is with a 2001 2500, ZERO issues, still plenty of axle and tire capacity.
Not a recommendation, just what works for us, the OP needs to make the decision for himself.
