So confused with tow capacities
We are currently looking into a GMC 1500 Sierra or Chevy 1500. We want the max trailing package but the websites are so confusing. The trailer we are looking to pull weighs 8100lbs dry. It is impos...
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How many are in your family? if you are 6 like me, granted my kids are over 20 and do not come with me, but when they were adult sized teens, we weighed in at 1200-1300 lbs. Add in HW of a 10K trailer at 1000-1500 lbs, and you have dang near 3000 lbs of payload needed! MORE than many 25 series trucks have payload, most sw 35's have the payload. Duallies no issues, may even have room for bikes etc in the bed!
Which TV works best is based on payload, payload, and payload! DO NOT worry about tow ratings per say. Get the rig with the payload that will carry your family, other odds and ends that need to be carried by the TV, add in HW, and you should be good to go.
I towed a 6500-7000 lb TT with a 9200 GVWR 3500 GM. I typically was in the 9000-9500 lbs range. Under axel limits, but over manufacture gvwr. I will NOT disCUSS my gcwr. This thing was really low. Yeah I was 25-30% over, but I NEVER had a white knuckle experience with it! THat includes coming down Timberline in 50 mph winds, 10% grade, and SNOWING! 2-3" of compact snow and ice on the road too!
Marty
Which TV works best is based on payload, payload, and payload! DO NOT worry about tow ratings per say. Get the rig with the payload that will carry your family, other odds and ends that need to be carried by the TV, add in HW, and you should be good to go.
I towed a 6500-7000 lb TT with a 9200 GVWR 3500 GM. I typically was in the 9000-9500 lbs range. Under axel limits, but over manufacture gvwr. I will NOT disCUSS my gcwr. This thing was really low. Yeah I was 25-30% over, but I NEVER had a white knuckle experience with it! THat includes coming down Timberline in 50 mph winds, 10% grade, and SNOWING! 2-3" of compact snow and ice on the road too!
Marty
