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chrisdd23k
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May 06, 2018

Advice on needed tow capacity for new pickup truck

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 tr...
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APT
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May 07, 2018
GM: Get the 5.3L 8-spd with either 3.42 or 3.73 axle.

Ford: Get the 3.5L Ecoboost with 3.55 Axle

Both should have ample payload. While I agree that towing with a 3/4 ton would be "better", 7000-7500 pounds loaded with 1700 pounds of payload and plenty of power matches well to both those trucks. Ram 1500 has payload deficiencies.

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