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Aaronsmity
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Mar 26, 2018

New to TT and TVs - Budget truck for 5200 lbs max

Hitch Weight of TT = 484 lbs GVWR of TT = 4450 lbs Family of 4 in truck = ~600 lbs Truck Cargo = ~150lbs Total = 5200 lbs towing capacity So I am looking at a modest TT (2018 Heartland Mallard ...
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drew999999
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Mar 27, 2018
IdaD wrote:
donn0128 wrote:
Consider 4 in the cab I think you would be much happier with a 2500.


I get that America has an obesity problem, but I think a half ton would probably suit OP's situation just fine unless the whole family is drinking gravy as a beverage at every meal.


Agreed. Seeing it being a 4450 GVWR 21ft TT and knew it wouldn't be long before it would be suggested to get a 3/4 ton. So much 1/2 ton hate in the world.

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