The new guy!

[Cdentler]

Hi, I'm from La porte, TX and my wife and I and our 7 month girl are wanting to buy a keystone outback or bullet. I own a 1500 4x4 z-71 Silverado with the towing package. We are wanting to travel to Yellowstone NP, Mount Rushmore and many stops in between. Still deciding on the size of bumper pull. Thinking about a 27-30' trailer. Manual says max trailer weight is 9,500lbs.

[busterbrown]

Welcome to the forum. There are lots of floor plans in the Bullet line. Find one that you and the wife like. That's the first step. Then, look at the payload and GVWR of both the trailer and truck. Keep the numbers well within those capacities and you'll do fine. Most 27-30 foot coaches in the Ultra lite Bullet series will give you plenty of reserve. Good luck finding your memory maker!

[NorskeBob]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your RV.

[Tbos]

Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. The lighter the trailer and the less length it has the better your truck will handle it. I used to have a similar truck. Towed the Passport 239ML like it wasn't there. Upgraded to my 2810BH and while the truck did it, it worked hard and struggled at times. I know there are some TTs out there that will fit the bill regarding size, weight & comfort. Have fun shopping. Let us know what you decide.


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[sourdough]

Welcome to the forum!! Sounds like you have some great plans.

Keep in mind that you have a 1/2 ton truck so you will be limited on trailer weight. A 30' trailer is going to be a hand full for a 1/2 ton.

Don't pay attention to "how much it can tow"; it's just sales talk. Look at the sticker on the driver's door that gives you gvw, payload and gcvwr. THOSE are the numbers you need to pay attention to.

The payload on your 1/2 ton will be your problem. Take that number then pull up the trailer you think you want on the Keystone website and look at the spec sheet. It will have the dry tongue weight but instead, look at the dry trailer weight and add the carrying capacity - that is your gvw. Take that number and multiply it by 15%; that will be your projected tongue weight (bumper pull). Subtract that number from the payload listed on your truck door. What do you have? From whatever that number is you need to deduct 100 lbs for a hitch, the weight of all passengers, toys, tools, etc. etc. I anything left? If not, it's too much trailer. Is it close? Too much trailer.

Good luck on your search and post any/all questions that come to mind BEFORE you buy possibly the wrong thing.

[DAN d]

welcome happy rving

[PARAPTOR]

This may take forever trying to respond, here we go again.
Without another math lesson, you have already received enough information to at least figure out the range of trailer you TV can handle, remember your working with the smallest TV at least for a truck. Opinions are if going to keep TV you may be looking at a smaller rig than you antiscipated, invest in a larger TV and get your bigger rig latter.

Good thing you did not already buy a bigger rig than your TV can handle. You will see on the forum where individuals have bought rigs MUCH larger that their current TV can handle. Good Luck in your search

Added: oops, was in a hurry before I would get kicked off
Welcome to the forum from Western PA
Be Safe and Happy Camping

[cardinal96ss]

Welcome to the forum from eastern NE.

[66joej]

Welcome to the forum from Radium Hot Springs BC,
Lots of good advice. I'm sure you will end up with the right TT for your TV and family . Good luck.

[notanlines]

Welcome to the forum from Memphis! Lots of good info here and just fun to read!

[ctbruce]

Welcome to the forum from Kansas City, MO. :wlcm:Glad you are here!