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gbrandt1

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Looking at a 2014 Forest River Coachman 281 RLDS. I want to see if my 2005 4WD Silverado 5.3 Z71 Extended cab short bed can pull this TT safely.
 
What you need to check is the Cargo Carrying Capacity of your truck. From that number you subtract your and any other passenger(s) weight, the weight of the hitch, and the weight of everything else you plan on putting in the truck. That will give you how much tongue weight you can have. With a TT you can expect about 12% of the GVW to be the tongue weight. It also depends on your tires on the truck also. Most suggest that you only use about 80% of the truck's capacity for safety also. If you are planning on purchasing any RV from a dealer, they only want to give you the dry weight of the trailer. DO NOT use that number since you will never tow it at that weight. Use the GVW.
 
Looking at a 2014 Forest River Coachman 281 RLDS. I want to see if my 2005 4WD Silverado 5.3 Z71 Extended cab short bed can pull this TT safely.
The the trailer is going to be 7500lbs according to specs.. probably more in the real world.. doesn't sound like a fun pull at all.
 
That's loaded. So around 6000lbs bone dry with no battery, no propane no nothing. Start adding all of that, gear, people, etc, etc. You are going to get really heavy really quickly. Not trying to be a downer just realistic.
 
That's what I figured. The TT looks huge to me. My truck is a weiny and has highway ratio gearing according to my son. Thanks all
 
Yeah, the payload or cargo carrying capacity is a vital number to consider. Has it been done? Yep, daily thousands of times. Safely......nope! It’s a lawsuit waiting if you have an accident and the other party has a crafty lawyer!
 
Well, not necessarily better, just more capable.....?
 

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