chrisdd23k wrote:
I bought w new Coachman 292BHDS Travel Trailer last summer. The TT dry weight is 6,150 lbs. Now I am looking to buy a new pick up truck to tow it, either a Ford F150 of a Chevy Silverado 1500. Both trucks have different configurations that range in tow capacity. Chevy has one that tows 9,100 lbs or 11,100 with max tow package. Ford has similar ranges including some at 10,500. How much max tow capability will I need?
Other Weight Factors
2 adults, 3 teenagers and a dog about 700lbs
gear roughly 800lbs
tanks are empty when traveling
food/drinks 200lbs
Tow capacity is not what you should be looking at. You should be looking at Payload rating on the yellow sticker in the drivers door. You need something with around 2,000 lbs payload capacity.
And like someone else said, the badge on the side doesn't matter. The payload sticker is what matters.
Some good unbiased information
here.
