jaycolawill
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Looking at 2 RV's, but really banging my head when it comes to determining if I can safely tow either of these with my truck. Wondering if some kind soul can help me out, please. I did run the numbers through a spreadsheet from Understanding GVWR & Payload - Keep Your Daydream
and the checkboxes were all "green" but would love another set of eyes on this.
My Truck:
CC15543-2018 SILVERADO 1500 2WD CREW CAB
ENGINE, 5.3L V8 ECOTEC3
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT PKG INCL: AUTO LOCK REAR DIFF
REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO
CURB WEIGHT - 5,450 LBS
GVWR - 7,000 LBS
GCVWR - 15,000 LBS
PAYLOAD - 1,762 LBS
TOW CAPACITY - 9,400 LBS
MY ESTIMATED PAYLOAD:
5 passengers - 700 LBS
Cargo - 200 LBS
Est. Total = 900 LBS
RV Options #1 - Transcend Xplor 264BHX
UVW - 6,505 LBS
GVWR - 7,695 LBS
HITCH - 635 LBS
My other option would be which is a bit lighter.
RV Option #2- Jayco 235MBH
UVW - 5,620 LBS
GVWR - 7,000 LBS
HITCH - 645 LBS
Would I be safe to tow either of these RV's? Or do I need to find a lighter camper?
Thank you!