We recently purchased a new travel trailer that’s 30’ long and weighs around 7500 pounds. On our way home, we realized our 2001 Chevy 1500 had a little trouble. Although it is within my threshold, it is too much for it! I have found a 2013 Chevy with...
Thanks for the input. I still haven’t actually got to the dealership to look at the 2500 in question due to the holiday weekend. Hopefully I can get there this week and check it out. Any known issues to look for on a used 2500 besides the for mention...
The trailer is about 7500lbs. From what I’ve found online, the 2500 I’m looking at is rated to pull somewhere between 9800-10200. I think I saw payload capacity on 1 site around 4500lbs
From what I have been able to find, a comparable diesel rig would be close to 10k more. Not that I’m completely against buying a 20 year old truck, I just want as new as I can afford that will do the job needed. Most I’ve found in this price range ha...
Yea, I thought good gas mileage was a thing of the past when I purchased our first travel trailer some years ago! Now going to something that’s 2000lbs more,,,, I know better than to expect miracles!!
Sorry for the confusion guys. The one I’m looking at is a 2500 truck. Asking around 24k with about 90k miles on it. It will not be a daily driver. Currently we only used our old camper a few times a year but are hoping to get a little more use with t...
