Uhm. Im not gonna quote that but ill just nod my head.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

So I can or can't? I have the heavy duty suspension and think I'm rated at 8340, or close to that.

 

I wouldnt try it.

 

Only you can make that decision. You need to weigh the truck and find out.

Power...that's less than 300lbs less GVWR than the efftwofiddy. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

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B&RW said it all. The truck may pull it but the trans, suspension and most of all brakes aren't up to the task for long. My 22ft WW squats my 2500 Dodge diesel 4x4 about 4". The 1500 is alot softer than mine and that tongue weight (about 800lbs on the Attitude???) is alot. Think safety first..........

 

I checked the truck out this morning, I'm rated at 6900. GVW, I also have air bags and, reading my manual, and window sticker, I have the optional 5th wheel pkg installed. Will this help me out? I talked to dealer, however the way he sound was he'll say anything to get me to buy.

 

Look into the "lite" class towhaulers. I have a 23ft weekend warrior and go to town with 3 quads. I have a 1500 dodge. I haven't checked to see if it is legal with 3 quads but I know it is safe. The trailer has better brakes then the pickup does.

 

I bought an older 23' WW. I had a 98 Ford F-!50 w/ Triton 5.4 automatic. I had 373 gears/ Stock tires were 31's and I had 33's on it. I live out west. I bought it in Vegas and drove it to SLC UT. The gas mileage was aweful and I had it floored most of the way. I didn't even have quads or water in it. I sold my truck and bought a 3/4 03 Cummins. I had airbags on my Ford so the suspesnion handled the weight easily. I sold it because of the mpg and the strain on the motor..

 

Semperdesert, I had the same truck. I towed a 21 foot trailer with 2 adult quads, water, fuel and other usual camping equipment. Took it all and my daughter to the weigh station. Total weight was 12,700 lbs. Yes, the trailer towed it, but not safely. My truck was in multiple times for transmission issues ie. sloppy shifting, clucking noise. GMC couldn't find anything wrong. I changed the transmission fluid more then I wanted too.

Remember, airbags will not increase the ratings on your truck. They just help it level out better[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] for the load you are carrying.

Speaking from experience in the same situation. I strongly recommend moving up to a F250/2500 series truck. You won't regret it.

 

Air bags DO NOT increase any capacities. 5th wheels package, if anything, gave you heavier rear springs and axle, maybe. But I don't know for sure.

The only way to know for sure is to weigh your truck.

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