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RVNoob · 02-25-2018, 12:22 PM

Hello folks,

We were at an RV show and bought a travel trailer. After working with the rep we decided on the model listed below to haul with our truck. My question is:
With the specs listed below do you feel we are good with our choice? I just want to make sure the load is not too much for the truck.

Here we go:

2017 Silverado 1500,Z71 LTZ 5.3 Liter V8 (gas), 8 speed trans., 3.42 gear ratio with towing package (not max towing package) The specs say it can haul up to 9,300 LBS. We have heard not to be past 60% of the total the truck can haul. We are at 65%. We do not plan on hauling any cargo above 1,000 LBS and carry many items in the bed of the truck.

Trailer info:

2018 Keystone Cougar 24SABWE
Dry weight is 5,910 LBS, tongue weight is 650 LBS. They say this is designed for 1;/2 ton trucks like mine (so the rep says) GVWR is 7,800 LBS

I just want to be sure when we are traveling up inclines and down we would be fine. I figured this to be the best place since there is a lot of experienced travelers here that could probably help.

Thanks so much in advance!

02-25-2018, 12:22 PM	#1
RVNoob Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Bothell Posts: 8	Truck and Trailer Towing Weight Question Hello folks, We were at an RV show and bought a travel trailer. After working with the rep we decided on the model listed below to haul with our truck. My question is: With the specs listed below do you feel we are good with our choice? I just want to make sure the load is not too much for the truck. Here we go: 2017 Silverado 1500,Z71 LTZ 5.3 Liter V8 (gas), 8 speed trans., 3.42 gear ratio with towing package (not max towing package) The specs say it can haul up to 9,300 LBS. We have heard not to be past 60% of the total the truck can haul. We are at 65%. We do not plan on hauling any cargo above 1,000 LBS and carry many items in the bed of the truck. Trailer info: 2018 Keystone Cougar 24SABWE Dry weight is 5,910 LBS, tongue weight is 650 LBS. They say this is designed for 1;/2 ton trucks like mine (so the rep says) GVWR is 7,800 LBS I just want to be sure when we are traveling up inclines and down we would be fine. I figured this to be the best place since there is a lot of experienced travelers here that could probably help. Thanks so much in advance!