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Here are some more topics that cover some of the things you will want to know after you picked out your tow vehicle and RV.

Hitch setup Leveling / Stabilizing Holding tanks Water Propane Mirrors Bicycles Memberships Odds & Ends Our Trips

 

Need help figuring out if you have the right combination of tow vehicle and RV?  Fill out the following information as completely as possible.

Tow Vehicle details:

Year:

Make: (Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc.)

Model: (Silverado, Suburban, Durango, etc.)

Check all that apply:
2-door   4-door
Regular Cab   Extended Cab   Crew Cab
Short bed   Long bed
1/2 ton   3/4 ton   1 ton
SUV   Pickup   Van   Mini-van   Car
2WD   4WD

Engine: (4.8 liter, 5.3 liter, etc.)

Gas   Diesel

Rear Axle ratio:

Wheelbase:

GVWR:

GCWR:

Curb Weight:

Front GAWR:

Rear GAWR:

Supposed "tow rating":

 

You'll need to go to a scale for the following:

Actual Weight:

Actual Front Axle Weight:

Actual Rear Axle Weight:

 

Trailer Specs:

Year:

Make:

Model:

Manufacturer's website (if you know it and if they have one):

(this will help me research your trailer, if needed)

Type: Pop-up   Travel Trailer/Hybrid   Fifth Wheel   Other
         Toy hauler (trailer)   Toy hauler (fifth wheel)

You can find the following weights in a sales brochure, a label on the inside of a kitchen cabinet door or on a label on the outside of the trailer near the front left side.

Trailer GVWR:

Dry Weight:

Tongue (pin) Weight:

Total Overall Length:

 

Your Specs:

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First published, 4/18/2004.  This page was last updated on 12/20/2008

 

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