Shopping for a different tow vehicle.
I currently am using my 15' chevy Silverado 1500 to tow my 07 Jayco 25z bumper pull camper weighing in at 6,000 pounds my truck is rated to pull 10,000. But it pulls my camper like garbage. I have fou...
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Your truck probably has P (passenger car) tires on it. You need LT (light truck) tires. That alone would make a big difference. Whatever tire you get make sure you have them inflated to the maximum pressure when towing. Your truck has more HP than that old Ford. I'd stick with what you have and make it work. A 6,000 pound trailer behind a modern day 1500 should work just fine if everything is set up right.
Maybe your trailer weighs more than you think, have you weighed it? How much weight are you adding to the truck with people, pets, and gear? Even if you hitch is set up "by the book" it doesn't sound like it's right for your situation.
Maybe your trailer weighs more than you think, have you weighed it? How much weight are you adding to the truck with people, pets, and gear? Even if you hitch is set up "by the book" it doesn't sound like it's right for your situation.
