New to RVing, looking for opinions
Hi, new to the forum as I was directed here from a truck forum I go to. Figured what better for my first post than looking for opinions on our first TT. I haven't been able to get my truck with pa...
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It sounds like you've already done your homework, so you are already one step ahead. We are pulling a 5000 lb (dry) TT with a 2003 Chevy 1/2 ton 5.3l 3:73 diff ratio. Given a 7200 lb tow capacity, one would think we are well within the limit, but realistically we are at combined weight of around 12,400 lb, which is close to our 13000 lb GCWR. That being said, we don't have any problems towing ours. Going up the mountains sometimes requires 4000 rpm in 2nd gear for us, but thats not a deal breaker.
There are other things you should consider in addition to weight ratings and capacities. Trailer length to TV wheelbase, for example. There is a formula that you can use to determine "safe" trailer lengths given your tow vehicle dimensions.
I reccomend reading "How to tow safely. A complete guide to towing" you can google it at http://www.slaga.net/RV/How%20to%20Tow-version%202.pdf. It is a 79 page booklet you can read online which covers pretty much every aspect of towing for recreational users like us.
There are other things you should consider in addition to weight ratings and capacities. Trailer length to TV wheelbase, for example. There is a formula that you can use to determine "safe" trailer lengths given your tow vehicle dimensions.
I reccomend reading "How to tow safely. A complete guide to towing" you can google it at http://www.slaga.net/RV/How%20to%20Tow-version%202.pdf. It is a 79 page booklet you can read online which covers pretty much every aspect of towing for recreational users like us.
