So I keep reading arguments on both sides and just can't determine if this setup will work. I currently own a 2018 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 Long Box with Towing Option. Looking to buy a Lance 2185 Travel Trailer:
Gross Dry Weight 4565 Lbs.
Hitch Dry Weight 755 Lbs.
Axle Weight 3810 Lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity 1435 Lbs.
GVWR 6000 Lbs.
I would add a WDH with Sway Control along with an Towing Brake Controller. I've read that I shouldn't exceed 70% of max towing capacity (4,900lbs). I would probably never max out trailer GVWR (6,000lbs). Don't plan on hauling around a full tank of water on trailer. Guessing max trailer weight would be around 5,500lbs. Also another concern is tongue weight of trailer being 755lbs. I am sure the WDH will help with this but this still seems heavy.
I own the Colorado but haven't bought the trailer yet. Plan is to camp within a couple hundred miles of home most of the time. Maybe one longer trip per year.
Am I barking up the wrong tree with this much camper with the Colorado? Will it tear apart the Colorado?
Thanks!
Gross Dry Weight 4565 Lbs.
Hitch Dry Weight 755 Lbs.
Axle Weight 3810 Lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity 1435 Lbs.
GVWR 6000 Lbs.
I would add a WDH with Sway Control along with an Towing Brake Controller. I've read that I shouldn't exceed 70% of max towing capacity (4,900lbs). I would probably never max out trailer GVWR (6,000lbs). Don't plan on hauling around a full tank of water on trailer. Guessing max trailer weight would be around 5,500lbs. Also another concern is tongue weight of trailer being 755lbs. I am sure the WDH will help with this but this still seems heavy.
I own the Colorado but haven't bought the trailer yet. Plan is to camp within a couple hundred miles of home most of the time. Maybe one longer trip per year.
Am I barking up the wrong tree with this much camper with the Colorado? Will it tear apart the Colorado?
Thanks!
