Need advice on choosing a TT/TV
Hi everyone, this is my first post so I hope this is the right forum. My family are new to RVing and are currently looking for the right combo TT and TV(SUV not a truck). We basically have to start fr...
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Do not go by towing charts found in online forums and magazines. They are often general and lack accurate information.
So in addition to what APT said, if you are looking at GMs (including your in-law's truck) you can find out everything you need using the owners manual, the door sticker, and the RPO code listing found in the glove box. The RPO list has codes that can be looked up online for all the options installed on the truck, including gear set and towing packages and other enhancements that affect towing such as 4WD. Match that info to the towing chart in owners manual and you will find out what your towing capacity really is. It will also list the GCWR which is the total maximum weight the loaded truck and trailer combination can weigh. Finally as APT said, look at the door sticker for your payload.
As already said, unless you are looking at 2500 series Suburbans, most large 1/2 ton SUVs will not have enough payload for the size trailers and passenger load you are considering.
So in addition to what APT said, if you are looking at GMs (including your in-law's truck) you can find out everything you need using the owners manual, the door sticker, and the RPO code listing found in the glove box. The RPO list has codes that can be looked up online for all the options installed on the truck, including gear set and towing packages and other enhancements that affect towing such as 4WD. Match that info to the towing chart in owners manual and you will find out what your towing capacity really is. It will also list the GCWR which is the total maximum weight the loaded truck and trailer combination can weigh. Finally as APT said, look at the door sticker for your payload.
As already said, unless you are looking at 2500 series Suburbans, most large 1/2 ton SUVs will not have enough payload for the size trailers and passenger load you are considering.
