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Re: Newbie: 1/2 Towable Cross Country Trip Suggestions
That's a bit to much trailer for your 1/2 ton. You should be looking for a trailer in the 5000 to 6000 gvwr, not 8500, thats for a 3/4 ton truck. 6000 gvwr trailer will have a 700 lb tongue weight, which is as big as you should go. Find a trailer in that weight range that has the floor plan that will work for the two of you. Good luck.180Views0likes0CommentsRe: Opinion on model of TT
A better way to go about your search, since you already have a truck, is to determine what the limitations of your 1/2 ton truck are and then shop for a trailer at you can tow with the truck. Hint, I would guess payload or rear axle are going to be your limiting factor. You are probably looking at a trailer that will be less than 8000 lb. Check the stickers on the driver side door, they will tell you what your limits are. Good Luck!399Views0likes0CommentsRe: I'm about to purchase '21 Heartland Mallard M26
Overall looks pretty good. I cant comment on Heartland or Mallard quality, have never owned one. One thing I would check is what do you have access to when the slide is pulled in, can you get to the bathroom, frig, etc. This is very helpful when on the road, if you need to extend the slide to get to the frig or bathroom to me that would be a big hassle.498Views0likes0CommentsRe: Expert Towing Advice
That is a whole lot of trailer for that truck. It will not be a very fun towing that large of a trailer. Since you already have the truck, I'd look for a trailer more in the 5000 GVWR range. I also think payload might be your limiting factor on the Colorado over the towing capacity.226Views0likes0Comments
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