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Re: Tow Vehicle Advice - Silverado and a 5th wheel
bobx2 wrote: If you have been pulling that camper with that truck where you currently reside, you will be fine pulling it for a couple thousand more miles. If you really want a new truck, any 3/4 ton will easily pull it. We are buying the camper from a friend who moved it to our property for us because we don't have a hitch. We've never towed a camper with this truck...it doesn't even have a hitch on it. Just don't wanna invest money into getting the ball/hitch put on the Silverado, only to find out it's not gonna work.461Views0likes0CommentsTow Vehicle Advice - Silverado and a 5th wheel
My husband and I are moving out west with a 32', 6500 lb. Keystone Cougar 5th wheel camper (2002). We currently own a 1/2 ton, regular cab, 2005 Chevy Silverado K1500, 4800 V8. Not 100% sure of the axle ratio, whether it's 3.42 or 4.10. According to the mfg. the maximum trailer weight for this vehicle is 7000-8000 lbs. and the GCWR is 12000-13000 lbs (depending on axle ratio). People keep telling us we'll be fine to tow this camper with our vehicle and that I'm overreacting. I've seen so many people saying the Keystone Cougars are "1/2 ton towable." However, I still think we need a bigger truck...especially given that we're going to be driving several thousand miles just to get to our destination. Am I wrong about this? If I'm right, I'm going to try and convince my husband to get a better truck. Any suggestions as to an affordable truck that can pull a 5th wheel of this size? We don't mind buying used. I appreciate any insight you guys can provide. I'm new to both trucks and RVing.2KViews0likes11Comments
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