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GMC MaXx

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Hi all! 

My wife and I have been wanting to get a TT for a few years now.  We are a family of four and have 2 labs also.  I feel like we are getting close to making a purchase.  We bought a brand new 2007 GMC Vortec Max with the heavy duty towing package to get us started.  It has a 10,500 lb trailer rating and a 2,000 lb payload rating.  I've weighed my truck at the scales and ran the numbers, so I have a good idea of what I can safely tow.  The trailers we really like tend to be the 30ft lightweight trailers with a slide to provide extra room for dogs and kids.  We are leaning toward the Rockwood Signature Series by Forest River.  This 30ft TT puts me at the limit of what I feel I can safely tow.  I'd like to go a little lighter and shorter  if we find something we like. 

If anyone has any suggestions of other brands/models to look at I'd love to hear them.

 
Yeah, I would not want to load up the GMC 6.0L with a full 10,000 lbs either. It's a good engine and tranny, but there are limits.

Remember that the weight of passengers and gear in the truck has to be subtracted from the tow capacity. Don't buy a big trailer and then have to leave the wife, kids and dogs home to tow it.
 
GMC MaXx said:
Hi all! 

My wife and I have been wanting to get a TT for a few years now. 

Hello to you in the circle city.  Where are you planning on going camping?  Lots of nice campground around your area.  We live about an hour and a half due west. 

Good Luck on picking out your trailer.  Have you looked into a Jayco? 

Maybe if ya'all camp near Waynetown, Indiana, we may see you. 

Safe Travels,
 
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