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Tarek Nouraldeen

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Hey everyone,

 

I have a 2020 Silverado 1500 Z71 with the following tow credentials:

  • GVWR 7100 lbs
  • GCWR 15000 lbs
  • RGAWR 3800 lbs
  • Curb Weight 5115 lbs
  • Max Payload 1985 lbs
  • Conventional TWR 9600 lbs
  • Max Tongue Weight 960 lbs

 

My truck is equipped with upgraded Fox shocks, Cognito UCAs, Air Lift 89288 air bags, Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control, and I am looking to buy the Andersen W/D hitch (not sure if i will need 8in or 4in drop just yet).

 

I am looking at the Winnebago Voyage V2730RL, and I am wondering how my truck will fair. The specs for this travel trailer are below: 

  • Exterior Length 31'

  • Exterior Height 11'5"

  • Exterior Width 8'

  • GVWR (lbs.) 10,400

  • Dry Weight (lbs.) 7,464

  • Dry Hitch Weight (lbs.) 826

 

Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

Truck RamRod Enthusiast

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If you are running at 50% cargo capacity in your truck and camper here are your stats.

 

Tongue Load = 988 lb - 103% Capacity

Truck GVWR  = 7,095 lb - 100% Capacity 

Truck GCVWR =  15,093 lb - 100% Capacity

 

I would say that camper is in the 3/4 ton truck range. You may be able to pull it but you may not be able to stop it. 

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Fixed error in the calculated GVWR value.
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I am impressed/surprised to see you have so much payload.  What engine and tranny do you have?

 

I don't know anything about that model of trailer, but it is common for trailers to gain significant tongue weight when they are loaded for camping, so you should be prepared for an actual tongue weight in the 1000 pound range.  You could still be OK on payload, depending on how many people and other things you want to bring in the truck.

 

What kind of distances do you expect to be towing?  Mostly on the relatively flat gulf coast, or many trips to distant mountains?  If the answer is mountains, your current truck will probably disapoint you.

 

I tow a 7000 pound travel trailer with a 2010 Yukon 6.2L with Max Trailering.  It has enough power but the cooling is marginal.  I baby it on the big climbs in Colorado, and still see my transmission temp top out around 250F when cresting the continental divide.  Having more gears than my six speed will help you, but I don't know if your Z71 has much more cooling than my Yukon.   (btw, I have just put in an order for a 6.2L Silverado 1500 with Max Trailering which I expect will do better). 

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I have a 6.2 W/max tow and routinely tow 6K- 7K lbs it does it fine, plenty of power plenty of braking power assuming functional trailer brakes. I do run the Anderson WDH as well as airbags, typically WDH on enclosed trailer and bags on equipment trailer. 

 

Now all that being said my truck did just eat the transmission at a little over 30K miles probably 20+ of that towing.....SO.....use caution 

 

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2 hours ago, Truck RamRod said:

If you are running at 50% cargo capacity in your truck and camper here are your stats.

 

Tongue Load = 988 lb - 103% Capacity

Truck GVWR  = 8,932 lb - 100% Capacity 

Truck GCVWR =  15,093 lb - 100% Capacity

 

I would say that camper is in the 3/4 ton truck range. You may be able to pull it but you may not be able to stop it. 

 

SAE J2807 Tow Tests - The Standard (motortrend.com)

 

It will stop it just fine, they test for that. 

 

That being said that is at or above the limit, I would go with a larger truck depending on the usage. Running two hours away to drop it off for a season or every few weeks an hour or two trip, yeah, stick with the half ton and go easy on the gear until you get there. Cross country towing regularly, look for smaller trailer or larger truck. 

 

Tyler 

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3 hours ago, Tarek Nouraldeen said:

Hey everyone,

 

I have a 2020 Silverado 1500 Z71 with the following tow credentials:

  • GVWR 7100 lbs
  • GCWR 15000 lbs
  • RGAWR 3800 lbs
  • Curb Weight 5115 lbs
  • Max Payload 1985 lbs
  • Conventional TWR 9600 lbs
  • Max Tongue Weight 960 lbs

 

My truck is equipped with upgraded Fox shocks, Cognito UCAs, Air Lift 89288 air bags, Tekonsha 90195 P3 Electronic Brake Control, and I am looking to buy the Andersen W/D hitch (not sure if i will need 8in or 4in drop just yet).

 

I am looking at the Winnebago Voyage V2730RL, and I am wondering how my truck will fair. The specs for this travel trailer are below: 

  • Exterior Length 31'

  • Exterior Height 11'5"

  • Exterior Width 8'

  • GVWR (lbs.) 10,400

  • Dry Weight (lbs.) 7,464

  • Dry Hitch Weight (lbs.) 826

 

Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

This trailer is in the 3/4 ton range - you will most likely be over your max payload once you are loaded up.  You'll ba happier with a lighter trailer or a bigger truck. You'll be pushing the limits, for sure.

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Don't get in a hurry, speeds over 65mph will be questionable with stability. Steep grades will be challenging. Otherwise it should be fine. If you are going lots of miles (more than 500 miles) or real often (several trips a year) a larger truck might be more comfortable.

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Tarek Nouraldeen

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Thanks for all the replies!

 

Seems like this trailer would be too big to pull comfortably even with the upgraded suspension, w/d hitch, air bags, and trailer brakes? I know the mods dont have anything to do with increasing my tow numbers, but I thought it may allow me to tow at my max without a problem. 

 

Would a 30 ft trailer with a dry weight of 6200 lbs be better? How does a lighter but still lengthy trailer tow with the half tons?

 

Also i just picked up the Equalizer w/d hitch with the 1400# weight rating since I found one on FB Marketplace for a steal. 

 

I appreciate all the info!

Tarek Nouraldeen Enthusiast

Tarek Nouraldeen

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Also, looking to live in the trailer full time so thats why I am trying to go as large as possible. So far my route is planned to be from Texas to Florida and up to the Carolinas throughout 2023. 

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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On 9/16/2022 at 7:33 PM, Tarek Nouraldeen said:

Also, looking to live in the trailer full time so thats why I am trying to go as large as possible. So far my route is planned to be from Texas to Florida and up to the Carolinas throughout 2023. 

 

 

Why not an RV with a small car to tow as a town runabout since you plan on full time living?  

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asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

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If you are planning full time, your level of commitment must be high, might as well go big on the truck and pick what ever trailer you want. What reason do you have to stick with the truck you have, besides a monetary one? I can answer it for you - none.

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On 9/21/2022 at 2:58 PM, diyer2 said:

3/4 ton big block gas.

Gas??? That trailer is diesel territory friend! MPG alone would dictate that, but also the torque gains would be a huge benefit towing up through mountains.

dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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15 hours ago, BossTaco2020 said:

Gas??? That trailer is diesel territory friend! MPG alone would dictate that, but also the torque gains would be a huge benefit towing up through mountains.

You dont need a diesel. The 6.6 Gasser will pull that weight with ease.

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