Ok, I'm freaking confused about all of this. I'm new to trailer shopping. I have had nothing but a motor home before. I'm about to purchase a new/used trailer and I'm trying to figure out if my truck will have a problem towing it. (of course the salesperson says no problem).
I have a 2002 GMC sierra 1500 4x2 extended cab 6.5" box. It has a 5.3L, with a 3.73 ratio anti-slip rear-end with auxiliary transmission cooler and ride control. (rated 8100lbs towing)
Now, the trailer is a 2010 tracer 3000bhd RT. Dry weight 6082lbs, cargo of 1607lbs for max of 7727lbs.
According to the calculated posted in this thread, based on the estimates of cargo in the truck, passengers, etc. The calculated came back with a trailer range of 7400 to 11000lb trailer. Obviously it would be closer to the bottom end.
Can someone tell me if I'm going to have issue pulling this trailer? I talked to a parts guy at a dealership and he said it's on the bubble. I don't want to tax my truck so I don't have to worry about stranding my family by the side of the road.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks.
