Tow Vehicle

[Gainestr]

2015 Chevy 3500 Duramax CC short bed SRW LTZ Z71 4x4, 3:73 gears ( only option )
Towing my
2016 Solitude 375RE.
Empty about 18-21mpg highway
Towing about 9-11 mpg

I sure would like to know what your cargo capacity is on your truck. I'm hesitant about towing a reflection 337 with my 2018 GMC 3500 CC SRW LTZ Z71 with a cargo capacity of 3505#.
Even with your RV empty I would be about 70-100 pounds over weight. I'm curious how you do it? My tires are only rated for 3525#.

Cargo capacity on my truck is 3505#
Passengers and tools weigh in at 420#
Hitch weighs in around 160#
pin weight of 5th wheel with 2500# of cargo weighs in at 2810# with a 21.5% estimated pin weight

So the math is:
3505
-420
-160
-2810
_______

115

So this leaves me with only 115# left for things like a generator, extra tools, groceries, an extra passenger, etc that I can put in the truck before I reach my maximum payload.
Not much at all so I'm hesitant to even get this RV. The only thing that gives me hope is in thinking I will never need to put 2500# worth of stuff in the RV even though the RV itself can safely handle 3400# of stuff.

So, I hope you understand my questioning on your setup because I don't even know how I can do it with a 337 Reflection let alone any of the Solitudes. Please help me to understand what I'm missing. You are not the only one towing a larger rig with your TV. I've even seen people with 3/4 ton trucks towing the Solitudes.

I'm not trying to offend anyone here, seriously, I'm going full time and just about ready to put money down on the 337. I'm hesitant because I'm hoping that I'm not purchasing too big of a rig for my 1 ton SRW pickup that cost more than my first house.

[Txfivver]

I sure would like to know what your cargo capacity is on your truck. I'm hesitant about towing a reflection 337 with my 2018 GMC 3500 CC SRW LTZ Z71 with a cargo capacity of 3505#.
Even with your RV empty I would be about 70-100 pounds over weight. I'm curious how you do it? My tires are only rated for 3525#.

Cargo capacity on my truck is 3505#
Passengers and tools weigh in at 420#
Hitch weighs in around 160#
pin weight of 5th wheel with 2500# of cargo weighs in at 2810# with a 21.5% estimated pin weight

So the math is:
3505
-420
-160
-2810
_______

115

So this leaves me with only 115# left for things like a generator, extra tools, groceries, an extra passenger, etc that I can put in the truck before I reach my maximum payload.
Not much at all so I'm hesitant to even get this RV. The only thing that gives me hope is in thinking I will never need to put 2500# worth of stuff in the RV even though the RV itself can safely handle 3400# of stuff.

So, I hope you understand my questioning on your setup because I don't even know how I can do it with a 337 Reflection let alone any of the Solitudes. Please help me to understand what I'm missing. You are not the only one towing a larger rig with your TV. I've even seen people with 3/4 ton trucks towing the Solitudes.

I'm not trying to offend anyone here, seriously, I'm going full time and just about ready to put money down on the 337. I'm hesitant because I'm hoping that I'm not purchasing too big of a rig for my 1 ton SRW pickup that cost more than my first house.

Man you're cutting it too close on payload, especially if your are planning to go full time. I know it hurts but it's time for a dually if you want that trailer.

[Txfivver]

2019 F350 dually 3:55 gears. 17-18 mpg highway w/o trailer and 9-11 mpg pulling my 2019 Solitude 375 RES at 60-65 mph. Total combined weight of 25600 pounds per CAT scale. Pulls like a champ with the 3:55's.

[Gainestr]

Man you're cutting it too close on payload, especially if your are planning to go full time. I know it hurts but it's time for a dually if you want that trailer.

That's what I'm thinking as well but I see so many others on here that tow with a 2500HD or maybe a 3500HD with less cargo capacity in there TV then I do so that's what I'm trying to figure out. I appreciate your input @Txfivver. I wish I had a better idea of how much cargo I need to have in the RV. I can't even imagine having 1800-2000 lbs of crap for two people let alone the trailers 3400# capacity.

[Txfivver]

That's what I'm thinking as well but I see so many others on here that tow with a 2500HD or maybe a 3500HD with less cargo capacity in there TV then I do so that's what I'm trying to figure out. I appreciate your input @Txfivver. I wish I had a better idea of how much cargo I need to have in the RV. I can't even imagine having 1800-2000 lbs of crap for two people let alone the trailers 3400# capacity.

You'd be amazed how fast the weight adds up. When I traded my Reflection I had over 1000 pounds of just weekend camping stuff to transfer over. Then added the Onan generator and washer/dryer and I'm within 4-500 pounds of maxing out the Solitude's gross weight. I plan to go full time in 5 yrs but will have to load carefully lol! You also have to plan for the weight that will be in the truck bed, hitch, bed liner, tonneau cover etc. Plus passenger weights. I'm not pushing duallys just want you to have a safe comfy time full timing.