New to RV and buy my first RV
The truck is a 2012 Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab LTZ Vortec 5.3L V8 6 Speed Auto Z85 Handling Trailering Suspension Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment GVW Rating 7000 LBS Rear Axle 3.42 Ratio My ow...
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mlts22 wrote:
That is fairly similar to my setup. I've not encountered many issues, although you won't be setting any land speed records. I think Chevy has started having a decent brake controller which can work with the vehicle's computer which can use the trailer brakes to prevent sway. If you have that and a good transmission cooler, as well as a decent W/D hitch, you should be good to go. Expect 5-6 MPG so try to stop to get gas every 50-75 miles just to be on the safe side.
I'd also recommend carrying a couple 5 gallon cans of gas in the bed. I do this mainly for the generator, but if you are really stuck for fuel, it will buy you an extra 20-40 miles.
same truck I have.....does fine but again no races will be won on the hills.....should have little problems set up correctly with your TT....ours is bigger but truck does fine.....as far as gas mileage goes we averaged 9 to 10 mpg. on trip last week.....and use the tow/haul mode.....