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Old 09-30-2020, 05:38 PM   #1
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Towing vehicle help!

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and to trailers in general. We just bought a 2021 36ft Jayco Jay Flight 32BHDS we play on living in with our 3 small children (yeah im serious lol)

Anyways I'm having a very hard time deciding on a tow vehicle. The trailer is 8010 dry with a gross weight of 9995. we dont plan on traveling across country or anything crazy like that but i would prefer too be able to have the option to travel around the state if we wanted, but for the most part itll be parked in one spot for periods of time. I was told by a few people a 6.0 2500 gasser would do the job but being in my budget im looking at older trucks mid 2000's up to 2009 or so. Im a little skeptical on getting a diesel just for the fact we are trying to save money and i hear how much they can cost for repairs and too maintain and all that. but like i said im new too all of this, i am a commercial driver just never had a camper. I just want to travel safely and not put my families life in danger in any way.

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Old 09-30-2020, 05:43 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Jayco. Almost any 250/2500 series gas powered truck should have the payload capacity to handle your trailer. Good older used trucks are hard to come by and sell quickly on the open market. But be patient, they are out there.

I agree that a diesel isn't necessary in the ~10,000 lb range.
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Old 09-30-2020, 06:43 PM   #3
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I see a 2006 silverado 2500HD 4.10 ratio but the GVWR only says 9200lbs. would that work or be worth getting? figured it'd be higher.
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Old 09-30-2020, 06:58 PM   #4
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Your trailer has around 10000 pound loaded weight. Then add whatever you put in the bed and inside the truck. Say another 1000 pounds. Weight distributing hitch is probably 100 plus by itself.

Figure 11000 plus weight of truck. I had an f250 with a 460 which would tow that easy. Next thing to worry about is legality where you are. Some states are tight some not so much. My f250 diesel had a tag 8000 pounds non wd. 14000 pounds with a wd hitch.

I do not think you can have to much truck. Having said that we tow our 40 foot 13000 pound eagle tt with a ram 2500 diesel. Tow capacity is 17000. I just do not want to daily drive a 1 ton truck. It does great though.

You just want to make sure your truck will legally tow your weight. You can add air bags to help with ride. I put firestone air bags on our 2019 ram. Made a world of difference. Loved my gas ford but love my diesel more.

Just do your research. Last thing you want to do is buy the wrong truck. Very easy to do for sure.
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Old 09-30-2020, 07:01 PM   #5
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All of the 250/2500 series 4x4 trucks had GVWR's in the ~9000 range in that time period. My '07 Ram is 9000 also.

Take a look at the payload sticker on the inside of the drivers door. I'm guessing that with the 6.0 gas, the payload should be in the 2500 lb+/- range and should be plenty to handle the loaded tongue weight of your 32BHDS.
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I do have a WD hitch already, used it with my father in-laws dodge 3500, of course towed it with ease. We are just trying to save for a house so I'm just afraid of diesel repairs TBH, not that the 6.0 couldn't need repair but it wouldn't be like the cost of diesel injectors. I just wanna know I will be ok with a, preferably, Chevy silverado 2500HD 6.0 gasser for many years too come and won't have any issues towing loaded when we wanna go camping.
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You're already making me feel more comfortable with getting a 6.0, thank you for your knowledge and information!

One more little add-on question. I am getting a crew cab, but does short or long bed make any difference in towing capacity? and if able i should definitely go with a 4.10?
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You are welcome. Let us know how the truck shopping goes.
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The truck i just mentioned the 2006 is CLEAN 1 owner 105k miles 4.10 but dude wants 22k for it, not saying he's completely wrong but i just sold my 2014 1500 i loved too death and dont want another 20k loan
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A clean one owner Duramax of that era would not be out of the question at $22K. It seems high for a gas engine.

However, used car prices are all really high right now across the board.
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Okay you haven't already you will get a millon different answers. Here is my 2 cents. Go big or go home. 1 Ton srw or drw it is up to you but odds are good you will upgrade at some point with 3 kids. With a one ton non gas motor will pull most anything. Resale value is also better. Just my 2 cents.
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Exactly, truck prices are crazy high right now. Assuming you didn't see my question above, One more little add-on question. I am getting a crew cab, but does short or long bed make any difference in towing capacity? and if able i should definitely go with a 4.10?
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Okay you haven't already you will get a millon different answers. Here is my 2 cents. Go big or go home. 1 Ton srw or drw it is up to you but odds are good you will upgrade at some point with 3 kids. With a one ton non gas motor will pull most anything. Resale value is also better. Just my 2 cents.
I totally agree with you, and we do plan on eventually down the road upgrading my truck but it will be for when i buy my 'dream' truck which will be a diesel in the color and specs and all that i want. The reason i dont prefer one now is i cant get my brain to accept having the high repair and maintenance costs because as i have said, we are moving into the trailer to save money for a house for the next few years or so.
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Long vs. short bed really will have a very minimal effect on payload/towing capacity (the short bed may be a couple hundred pounds at most lighter than the long bed). It is generally considered that the longer wheelbase may add some additional stability.
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I totally agree with you, and we do plan on eventually down the road upgrading my truck but it will be for when i buy my 'dream' truck which will be a diesel in the color and specs and all that i want. The reason i dont prefer one now is i cant get my brain to accept having the high repair and maintenance costs because as i have said, we are moving into the trailer to save money for a house for the next few years or so.

Longbeds are harder park i always find a spot for mine. I would not want to deal with a slider but everyone has thier own concerns. I would look at the gear ratio and see if it changes the payload or towing capacity then go from there. Bottom line this will be your call you are the one who has to drive it.
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Based on what I've found the 2006 6.0L 2500HD has a maximum tow rating of just over 10k lbs so towing your trailer should be doable but hills and acceleration are going to be working that drive train. For occasional trips it just comes down to your comfort level. Note that the tow ratings you see on line are for new vehicles performing at their optimal performance level.
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snip...... if able i should definitely go with a 4.10?
Yes, especially with the 6.0L with the older 4-speed transmission towing something like your 32BHDS.

My retired 2002 2500HD 6.0L gasser, 4:10, (Extended cab/6.5ft bed, 4-speed) was a great match with my retired Jayco Eagle with a 9,000lb GVWR...., I loaded heavy around 8,600lbs. Drivetrain worked hard in the mountains but got the job done.

I stayed with the same 6.0L gasser with my present 2016 2500HD, 6.0L gasser, 4:10, (6-speed)....., much stronger powertrain towing the same retired Jayco Eagle.

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I have a 2500 6.0 gasser with 3.73's and looking into the 4.10 to help with the towing. Little more in the bottom end should help with take offs and climbing. I'd stick with the 4.10 option if you can get it.
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Long vs. short bed really will have a very minimal effect on payload/towing capacity (the short bed may be a couple hundred pounds at most lighter than the long bed). It is generally considered that the longer wheelbase may add some additional stability.
x2 on the long bed.
More stability with the longer wheelbase - I wouldn't want a shortbed (5.5') for towing/hauling a heavy load.
I agree with the reasons for gas engine and would avoid the diesel (but that's just an opinion which differs greatly on this forum)
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Hey all, I'm new to the forum and to trailers in general. We just bought a 2021 36ft Jayco Jay Flight 32BHDS we play on living in with our 3 small children (yeah im serious lol)

Anyways I'm having a very hard time deciding on a tow vehicle. The trailer is 8010 dry with a gross weight of 9995. we dont plan on traveling across country or anything crazy like that but i would prefer too be able to have the option to travel around the state if we wanted, but for the most part itll be parked in one spot for periods of time. I was told by a few people a 6.0 2500 gasser would do the job but being in my budget im looking at older trucks mid 2000's up to 2009 or so. Im a little skeptical on getting a diesel just for the fact we are trying to save money and i hear how much they can cost for repairs and too maintain and all that. but like i said im new too all of this, i am a commercial driver just never had a camper. I just want to travel safely and not put my families life in danger in any way.

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