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Originally Posted by allenband08

I am looking at the 29MBS 5th wheel. I have a 2019 1500 silverado. With my specs, the truck can tow 9,800lbs total.

The RV dealer told me that it is not recommended to tow more than 8,800lbs. (Specifically said 1,000lbs less than Chevy)

The 29MBS I want is 9,100lbs. That is 300lbs over the RV dealer's recommendations but 700lbs under Chevy's recommendations.

I can upgrade the gear ratio of the rear end and upgrade to a limited slip differential for about $2,700 and gain an additional 2,000lbs or more. I can also put air bags on the rear end to counter the drop. (Haven't got a quote yet)

Can someone explain why the RV dealer says 1,000 lbs less then Chevy.

Do i need to spend about $5,000 to make upgrades to my truck?

Thanks in advance

PS... a new, bigger truck is NOT in the package at the moment.

Well If a larger truck is not in the package at this time, time to look at a Travel Trailer, the weights are well above your 1500.

2020 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton (All Regions) 29MBS
Dry Weight 8,760#
Payload Capacity 2,240#
GVWR 11,000#
Hitch Weight 1,630#
If you load light say 1,300#, and that comes quickly puts you right at 10,000# GVW and at 20% pin 2,000# pin weight.

Not what you can pull, it is what you can can carry. Look on that 3rd sticker, which I believe list the maximum 5th wheel pin. This is to allow for passengers and stuff carried in the truck.