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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TomG2 wrote:
I had a 2009 2500HD and went to a 2012 Silerado 1500 to pull a 7,000 pound trailer. I am back to a 2013 2500HD and glad of it. You can save what money it cost me to experiment if you listen to the folks on here. (Not the ones who say that a half ton is worthless or the ones who say a F-150/1500 is good to tow over 10,000 pounds)
Solid advice,
I towed my current trailer with an F150 EB, the truck did great, but I was very close to limits all the time on long trips.... Opportunity struck and I upgraded to by RAM 2500. Wow, what a difference. I loved my ford, but I am at greater ease towing with my 2500.
I logged a ton of miles towing with my F150, it was very capable... But now there is no worries as even fully loaded I scale with 7-800 lbs of payload to Spare.... On top of that my truck is heavier.... No chance of the tail wagging the dog.
