Truck and Trailer Towing Weight Question

[RVNoob123]

Hello folks,

We were at an RV show and bought a travel trailer. After working with the rep we decided on the model listed below to haul with our truck. My question is:
With the specs listed below do you feel we are good with our choice? I just want to make sure the load is not too much for the truck.

Here we go:

2017 Silverado 1500,Z71 LTZ 5.3 Liter V8, 8 speed trans., 3.42 gear ratio with towing package (not max towing package) The specs say it can haul up to 9,300 LBS. We have heard not to be past 60% of the total the truck can haul. We are at 65%. We do not plan on hauling any cargo above 1,000 LBS and carry many items in the bed of the truck.
Max payload 1,710 LBS.
GVWR 7,200 LBS.

Trailer info:

2018 Keystone Cougar 24SABWE
Dry weight is 5,910 LBS, Loaded GVWR 7,800 LBS. tongue weight is 650 LBS. They say this is designed for 1;/2 ton trucks like mine (so the rep says)

I just want to be sure when we are traveling up inclines and down we would be fine. I figured this to be the best place since there is a lot of experienced travelers here that could probably help.

Thanks so much in advance!

[bobndot]

Just something to consider , I will mention tires because I tow a 6000# TT with a max tow package and I am pretty close to maxing out my payload. GM offers many tire options and sizes which all have different ratings.
It's important to go to a scale to get your real weight of the truck alone, all loaded for a trip.
Get 3 weights. Weigh the truck alone, then add the TT with and without the WD hitch. You will see how the WD hitch distributes the tongue weight to the TT and truck axles/tires.( google the method 'how to weigh a TT' )
Make sure you have enough rubber to support the trailer tongue weight, as you load your stuff into the TT (watch what you store (weight) in the pass-thru storage area under the queen bed.)
Being you do not have the max tow package, I would keep an eye on the rear tire rating. The weight rating is stamped on the sidewall, that combination of the two tires may be your limiting factor (hauling capacity) regarding that TT's real hitch weight in the 900-1000# range.

[trailer_newbe]

I have a 2008 Tundra CrewMax, with a tow rating max of 10,400, and a max tung weight of 1,385. I tow a 2018 White Hawk 28RL with wet weight of 8,100 and a dry toung weight of 650. I would not go any larger for this truck but it tows fine.

[packpe89]

As long as you are using a wd hitch and have it set up correctly, you should be fine. My special specs are very similar to yours. Congrats and have fun.

[Lwiddis]

Not too much more but IMO you are good to go.

[ScottG]

Your numbers sound good to me.
You'll want to weigh the truck after getting loaded up. You will want to make sure you don't haul too much in the truck while the TT is hooked up but it looks to me like you have capacity to spare.

Good luck!

[KD4UPL]

Fully loaded you'll have about 1,000 pounds on the hitch of that truck. Adding the weight of your passengers and gear will probably put you pretty close to the payload capacity of that truck. The yellow door sticker will tell you the payload.
It should be fine.
I don't know where these crazy 60% or 80% rules come from; people who can't do the math of actual weights I guess.

[RVNoob123]

ScottG wrote:
Dry weight is meaningless.
What is the GVWR of the trailer?
Also, the 60% thing is more internet nonsense. Your truck is perfectly safe right up to its max capacities.

GVRW is 7800 LBS.

[ScottG]

Dry weight is meaningless.
What is the GVWR of the trailer?
Also, the 60% thing is more internet nonsense. Your truck is perfectly safe right up to its max capacities.