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I'm new here. My wife and I are looking to buy our first trailer (likely buying new). We have narrowed down the floorplan, length, and major features that we want. However, one of the things I'm tryin...
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bobndot wrote:Yes! Just bought a new Silverado 1500 with the 6.2 and max tow package in preparation. I figured 11,900 would be enough to tow whatever we wanted either now or future.
I have the same truck with a 10,900 tow rating...5.3 engine .
All these options that people like, have one thing in common, weight.
Using the above truck as your TV , you will run out of payload before you climb to that TR of 11,900 .
I tow with a 2500 Series Burb. Why? 2451 pounds of payload.
So?
I bring 40 to 80 gallons of extra water boondocking. That’s 450 on hitch, 900 in water, generator, extra gear. Ect.
Half ton truck can’t even stop itself with a 700lb quad in the bed.
