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01-08-2018, 05:36 PM #1
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Can I tow a Grand Design?
We have a 2016 Colorado truck, and are looking at purchasing our first trailer. We are limited by the 7000 lbs. tow capacity, but are interested in the Imagine 2150, with a dry weight of just under 5000 lbs for the 2016 & 2017 models. The Colorado has a GCWR of 12000 lbs. According to RV.CampingWorld.com, RV Dry Weight + Passenger’s Weight + Cargo + Liquids = Total Weight.
So say 5000 lbs dry weight +passengers (&dog) weight of 450 lbs + cargo ~750 lbs + liquids 100 lbs=6300 lbs. ~ 90%capacity. We don’t plan on boondocking or carrying anything of significant weight. Do you think this is doable, or are we pushing it? Is there something significant that I am forgetting? The curb weight of the truck is 4390, so we should be within the GCWR also. Thanks for your input from a newbie at RVing!Last edited by stephensfamily5; 01-08-2018 at 05:38 PM. Reason: Mistype
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01-08-2018, 05:42 PM #2
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I would say you would be pushing it. Ideally you want to be no more than 80%. If you can pull it is not as big of an issue as how well you can stop it. Our last set up was a GVW of 6000 and the 1500 truck capacity was 9,000. It was not fun pulling it.
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01-08-2018, 05:43 PM #3
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What are the Payload and Rear Axle ratings for your Colorado? They should be on the driver's door or door post. Those are often the limiting factors.
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I'd say Camping World fudged the numbers a little. Use the RV's GVWR (the max weight of the trailer and contents) and figure 10% to 15% as TW then work the numbers on your truck. Don't feel bad if the numbers don't work out the way you hoped - I doubt anyone on this forum hasn't had that experience.
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01-08-2018, 08:22 PM #7
I would agree with warsw1 . . . you will be close to the door label numbers for the Colorado, but that’s OK. It is validated to those numbers with a safety margin. You don’t have to load the trailer to GVWR . . . 750 lbs of cargo is light but doable if you pack carefully. Remember to include the weight of a good quality weight distributing hitch with sway control. Tongue weight to trailer weight is an important ratio. There are some good YouTube videos on why this is.
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I know we will need a good WD hitch with some type of sway control. I forgot to add 100 lbs. for that. Is that right?
What are E tires? And what do you mean by helper springs? Sorry, but we know very little. That is why we are here asking questions before spending our hard earned money!Last edited by stephensfamily5; 01-08-2018 at 08:39 PM. Reason: Mistype
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