Need help picking out a used truck to tow
We are considering buying our first travel trailer, and I could use some help figuring out the tow vehicle needs. We are looking at a Keystone Sprinter (278BHS). The overall length is 31'8", weigh...
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I looked up a 2015 year model. The weights you listed are dry weights. They typically include the weight of only those items that are standard equipment. Options (AC, etc.) weight is not included. Dry means no liquids on board. If you simply fill the fresh water tank that will add over 600 lbs alone. I know you don't have to but you do want some.
The GVWR is a better number to use for determining a tow vehicle. The GVWR of that trailer is almost 9900 lbs.
I have towed trailers in that weight range with a Chevy 2500HD 6.0 and I would not want to attempt to tow that with any half-ton. You will almost certainly exceed the payload rating of any 1500 series truck when fully loaded.
The GVWR is a better number to use for determining a tow vehicle. The GVWR of that trailer is almost 9900 lbs.
I have towed trailers in that weight range with a Chevy 2500HD 6.0 and I would not want to attempt to tow that with any half-ton. You will almost certainly exceed the payload rating of any 1500 series truck when fully loaded.
