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Dec-20-2014 02:57 PM
That's kind of what I'm thinking too.
a number of half tons are built with very high gears ratio (numerically lower numbers) to maximize fuel economy, and that makes for a bad experience towing.
Dec-18-2014 05:35 AM
Campfire Time wrote:Doug33 wrote:
I tow a 5200 lb dry weight 28' TT with mine. It works fine - I tow shorter distances in mostly flat terrain.
Dry weight is a myth. It doesn't exist except for when it's at the factory and has no options installed. No one tows a trailer at it's dry weight. You're trailer is most likely well over 6k ready to haul.
GVWR is the best number to work with. While it's true that many people will never use the full cargo capacity of their trailer, many more do. Planning for the full potential weight of the trailer and sizing it for your TV will give you the comfort room to make for a pleasurable towing experience. To handye9's point, I have towed close to capacity twice over the years. Yes, it was safe and it worked fine. and like some say, "I had no problems". But I can tell you from experience that towing with a wide margin is FAR better than pushing the limits.
Dec-17-2014 06:25 PM
donn0128 wrote:
So far as you have described things, I could suggest nothing more than 5000 pounds GVWR trailer for your needs.
Dec-17-2014 01:58 PM
A small tent trailer will work. Have fun.
Dec-16-2014 05:43 AM
Doug33 wrote:
I tow a 5200 lb dry weight 28' TT with mine. It works fine - I tow shorter distances in mostly flat terrain.
Dec-13-2014 08:39 PM
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Dec-12-2014 03:33 PM
kdeerman wrote:
I wouldn't think my truck has 4:10 gears, so would that mean a max of 7400 lbs.
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