Towing challenges with flagstaff 25FKS
We are brand new RVers We purchased a flagstaff 25FKS July 2020. We tow with a 2020 Chevrolet 1500 5.3 L Silverado that has a 3.23 rear ratio and a towing package with built in sway control. It took...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:Metzfamily wrote:
We tow with a 2020 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado that has a 3.23 rear ratio and a towing package with built in sway control.
You did not mention the engine size or the transmission !
A 3.23 rear ratio is simply the wrong ratio ! Minimum of a 3.73. Withe the CORRECT engine, transmission, rear axle and load package a 1/2 ton should pull that trailer fine.
the available gear ratio is 3.42, and this is what you should have. i have a 2010 gmc 1500 crew cab 4x4 and tow a 27' T/T ready to camp at 6500 AND IT TOWS PERFECT! it runs around 10 m/p/g towing and 18 -20 unloaded on the hiway and the ride is smooth and comfortable.
Jay D.
