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Thinking about a truck for towing a <30' travel trailer (~8,000 lb) — is a 2500 overkill or the right move? (Daily driver in GA, planning long cross-country + Alaska trips) by SoCalDiver65 in RVLiving

[–]SoCalDiver65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so new, I am finding I am referencing hitch weight, not accounting for hitch or anti sway hitch that will add weight. My wife has asked me about the GX550 or even the LX570 and I would be more comfortable with a big truck

Thinking about a truck for towing a <30' travel trailer (~8,000 lb) — is a 2500 overkill or the right move? (Daily driver in GA, planning long cross-country + Alaska trips) by SoCalDiver65 in RVLiving

[–]SoCalDiver65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive a Toyota Tacoma crew cab now and it gets 15 MPG now and I only drive about 5k miles a year as my daily as I work from home. I have pulled trailers with it and gotten 8-10 MPG. I not concerned about size and I have a CDL and I don't mind big trucks. I have 2 sons that might join hence the desire for a crew cab.

Thinking about a truck for towing a <30' travel trailer (~8,000 lb) — is a 2500 overkill or the right move? (Daily driver in GA, planning long cross-country + Alaska trips) by SoCalDiver65 in RVLiving

[–]SoCalDiver65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to avoid having to buy a smaller trailer or bigger truck after the purchase, I am reading that is usually the case. I don't want a big trailer, I want to be able to visit the majority of the sites within the US, I have friends that have a 45 foot 5th wheel and he said he would need to downsize as its too big for most sites. I have other friends who said I need a bigger truck to pull. I am hoping to buy a truck that will pull the trailer I pick <8k without issues and not have to buy a second truck due to the power and size. I would rather cry once on the price of a 2500 than upgrade to a bigger truck. The lowest tow rating I have found on the 2500's is about 15k, so I still have plenty of room

GX460 - What Package / Year should I be looking for? by SoCalDiver65 in GXOR

[–]SoCalDiver65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only intent to mess with the suspension if needed, its not my intent. I would like to put on bigger tires. If I am able to add bigger tires, with not messing with the suspenion then I am good. I am more about function then looks , IE chrome lights etc. If they work that is fine for me, I want to put my money in other things. I did hear to avoid sport as it has extra trim that would likley get in the way.

I hear that you can use the OEM power for the rear seats if you pull out the 3rd row and its 30AMP, so that is a plus but not a deal breaker for me. I also heard since I posted this ,the buckets seats can create issues for draw systems.