General towing guestion - newbie
We plan to buy our first TT in the coming months. It will probably be something in the 8,000 pound (loaded) range. I’m thinking we would like to use a large SUV to tow but from my observations it seem...
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OK, you have a lot of experience here to draw upon. I had a 1500 and have pulled an 8000 lb. trailer with it, a friends, so it was not a regular thing. It did it but it was all I cared to pull with it. Its at its limits.
I upgraded the trailer to a 10K gross weight TT and got a 2500 GMC. It pulls that trailer just fine. Its not a workout behind the wheel like it might be with the lighter set up you are considering. I assure you that you don't understand this being new and not experienced in towing.
The other issue is how do you plan on using your trailer? Short weekend getaways or longer 1-2 week or more trips? A smaller trailer will work if you don't mind giving up some creature comforts and are just looking for a dry place to sleep. The saying is buy your last trailer first. I have had 3 since 2012 when we got our first trailer, a 24 ft Coleman Autumn Ridge. I now have a 37 foot Laredo with 3 slides. We love it and its great living for our longer trips we take. We are retired so we have that luxury of time. The drawback is its a beast to tow and I have a challenge finding gas stations I can get into and OUT of. My truck is a gasser, not a diesel.
You have lots to consider and good support here to ask your questions. Welcome to the forum.
I upgraded the trailer to a 10K gross weight TT and got a 2500 GMC. It pulls that trailer just fine. Its not a workout behind the wheel like it might be with the lighter set up you are considering. I assure you that you don't understand this being new and not experienced in towing.
The other issue is how do you plan on using your trailer? Short weekend getaways or longer 1-2 week or more trips? A smaller trailer will work if you don't mind giving up some creature comforts and are just looking for a dry place to sleep. The saying is buy your last trailer first. I have had 3 since 2012 when we got our first trailer, a 24 ft Coleman Autumn Ridge. I now have a 37 foot Laredo with 3 slides. We love it and its great living for our longer trips we take. We are retired so we have that luxury of time. The drawback is its a beast to tow and I have a challenge finding gas stations I can get into and OUT of. My truck is a gasser, not a diesel.
You have lots to consider and good support here to ask your questions. Welcome to the forum.
