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    Towing 303rls with 3/4 ton

    I am nearing retirement and am planning on doing a little more camping so thinking about upgrading from my 2019 Reflection 287rlts to a 5ver 303rls. One of the local dealers is offering a 2022 303rls for $19k off sticker so it has peaked my interest. I currently have a 2020 Denali 2500 HD w/Duramax with a payload capacity of 3048 lbs. The GVR on the trailer is 11,995 lbs so I will be pushing close to my payload by the time I add in myself and my wife and the dog. Is anyone pulling one of these with a 3/4 ton TV? Would appreciate any feedback.
    2022 Reflection 303rls
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    The payload for 3048 seems high but if that's off the yellow sticker on door jam I think you good to go. If that is a website spec or from the dealer is probably way off. Use the link below and fill in the blanks and get an idea of how much you truck can handle. That chart uses weight between 15 and 25 percent so if take the lowest number that gives a margin for stuff in your truck bed and backseat.

    http://towingplanner.com/Calculators...ayloadEstimate
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    Quote Originally Posted by CWSWine View Post
    The payload for 3048 seems high but if that's off the yellow sticker on door jam I think you good to go. If that is a website spec or from the dealer is probably way off. Use the link below and fill in the blanks and get an idea of how much you truck can handle. That chart uses weight between 15 and 25 percent so if take the lowest number that gives a margin for stuff in your truck bed and backseat.

    http://towingplanner.com/Calculators...ayloadEstimate
    That number is off the door sticker.
    2022 Reflection 303rls
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    Quote Originally Posted by Viper61 View Post
    I am nearing retirement and am planning on doing a little more camping so thinking about upgrading from my 2019 Reflection 287rlts to a 5ver 303rls. One of the local dealers is offering a 2022 303rls for $19k off sticker so it has peaked my interest. I currently have a 2020 Denali 2500 HD w/Duramax with a payload capacity of 3048 lbs. The GVR on the trailer is 11,995 lbs so I will be pushing close to my payload by the time I add in myself and my wife and the dog. Is anyone pulling one of these with a 3/4 ton TV? Would appreciate any feedback.
    I tow a 303 with a Ram 2500. No issues. Pin weight loaded to go camping and full fresh water tank was 2420 per Cat scale. Have put approximately 20,000 miles with this combo and no problems.
    Matt & Dana , Kasey the Australian Cattle Dog
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    I'm towing a 303RLS with a GMC 2500 gasser that has 2550 lbs. payload. The trailer squats the rear of the truck about 4" so I installed 5000lb air bags for more level ride. My truck tows the trailer fine. It's a very comfortable tow.

    I don't think you'd have any issues towing a 303RLS with your truck........actually, it would be a sweet set up.
    Dave & Carol
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    2017 GMC 2500 Crew Cab pick up (6.0 litre Gasser)

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    I have a 2008 Silverado 2500HD with the Duramax engine and a 2018 303RLS. I have had no issues with this combination. Also, no requirement for air bags.
    For what it's worth, we love our 303RLS. Great layout.
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Eh!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark_303RLS View Post
    I have a 2008 Silverado 2500HD with the Duramax engine and a 2018 303RLS. I have had no issues with this combination. Also, no requirement for air bags.
    For what it's worth, we love our 303RLS. Great layout.
    Thank you for the feedback!
    2022 Reflection 303rls
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