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Jonathan19Limited

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I really screwed up with the sunroof and off road package. Can I just add 112lbs to my payload by removing the skidplates? Also, I have an MX4 Tonneau cover that must weigh 100#s.

We were going to look for a small travel trailer, someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think I am limited to trailers in the 400# hitch weight range.

FYI I removed all of my skid plates and they weighed 80lbs all in. The rest of the off road package weight is in the front tow hooks and heavier spare tire.
 

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FYI I removed all of my skid plates and they weighed 80lbs all in. The rest of the off road package weight is in the front tow hooks and heavier spare tire.

If I was towing a travel trailer honestly it’s not worth all the hassle of a half ton. Go HD and go low trim. Might be cheaper than the half ton. Also they all feel rough so getting a higher trim is pointless. Want leather, then just go aftermarket.

There are so many things you need you consider.

Weight of propane. Where is the propane. Did you empty tanks? Can you? Did you load the RV correctly? What if you have to be selective? What if you want to change trailers cause you hate the current?

Get an HD, don’t even think about all these little stressors that add up. Hitch up, and go. Load the fam, extended fam, the dog, and drive.
 

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If I was towing a travel trailer honestly it’s not worth all the hassle of a half ton. Go HD and go low trim. Might be cheaper than the half ton. Also they all feel rough so getting a higher trim is pointless. Want leather, then just go aftermarket.

There are so many things you need you consider.

Weight of propane. Where is the propane. Did you empty tanks? Can you? Did you load the RV correctly? What if you have to be selective? What if you want to change trailers cause you hate the current?

Get an HD, don’t even think about all these little stressors that add up. Hitch up, and go. Load the fam, extended fam, the dog, and drive.
I don't agree. If we weren't full time and were only towing ours once a month or less, I'd keep our 1500 no questions. It tows well and is much better around town.

We spend a lot of time on the road, in the truck. When we go to a 3500, it'll be a loaded up Limited.
 

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I don't agree. If we weren't full time and were only towing ours once a month or less, I'd keep our 1500 no questions. It tows well and is much better around town.

We spend a lot of time on the road, in the truck. When we go to a 3500, it'll be a loaded up Limited.

if you have the money and full time go for it.
I’ve seen really lux aftermarket upholstery and outstanding aftermarket sound systems on lower trims.
 

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if you have the money and full time go for it.
I’ve seen really lux aftermarket upholstery and outstanding aftermarket sound systems on lower trims.
I don't know which trim stops including the safety features I have on my Laramie, but that's definitely a hard line for me.
 

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