Towing capacity for a Geortown 35'

[denistrudel]

Could you please help me to figure out what I should do...
I'm the new owner of a 2011 Forest River Georgetown GTA350F
(F-53 chassis with a 5.38:1 diff ratio - 5 speed auto trans. - V10 6.8L 3V EFI NA gas engine - 228 Wbase - 8000 pds front axle and 15000 pds rear axle capacity)
GVWR 22000 pds - GVW 18426 pds - max load 2913 pds
I don't have the GCWR
I would like to flat tow a mid size pickup truck (GMC Canyon with an empty weight of 6000 pds plus 1000 pds for my ATV for a total of 7000 pds approx.)
What do you thing about it ? What is my towing allowance ?

[Iggy]

The hitch frame attached to your Georgetown is only rated for 5,000 lbs
So sorry at the present you shouldn't pull that much weight over the hitch max weight.

[denistrudel]

Iggy
Is there something I can do to improve that hitch capacity?
At least to 6000 pds ? I found out that the curb weight ouf my pickup is below 5000 pds.... Anything I can do ???
Many thanks again for your help.

[Jim G]

I pulled a Colorado 4wd with a Harley Davidson in the back on a 337XL for 4 years.

Check the weight on your Colorado, if it is a 2015+ you will likely find that the dry weight is about 4475# , maybe about 4700# on an extended cab. The pre 2015 models are about 1000# less.

As far as how much your coach will safely tow you have to get the GCWR (gross combined weight rating) from the weight chart in your unit. It is likely 26000#. Subtract the accurate weight of your loaded RV from the GCWR and that will give you your tow capacity.

It is best to load the truck and run it across scales at a truck stop or farm supply store to get an accurate weight.

Also the previous post is correct. If you find your RV can tow the truck, look at the hitch capacity on your unit, it is likely rated at 5000#.

I installed a class 4 hitch with a rating of 8000 pounds as my bike and truck are over 5000# It is not difficult to do.

It is a similar hitch with heavier metal and larger bolts.

I have run my loaded RV and tow vehicle across scales and I am 200# under the GCWR, so you had better check it out closely as you will be likely be very close.

Good luck, the trouble and expense is worth it to take the toys along.

[Jim G]

In review of my post, if your GVWR is 22000, your GCWR is likely 26000.

That's a guess, but you will have to get accurate numbers to be safe.