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Old 11-29-2017, 06:09 PM   #21
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Wow!

First off, thanks for the info and recommendations. I did the 60mph test today in M4, rpms were right at 2250, proving the 3.08 ratio. I also called 5 dealers today including the one I bought it from asking what my truck is capable of towing=

My dealer- 7200 lbs (Great, plenty weight for me!)
2nd- 11000 (wow, now I'm confused)
3rd- 6000 (oh man, back to square one)
4th- 7200
5th- 6500 lbs

I called other dealers with my VIN and asked to speak with the service advisors. Two said on the build order it stated 7200, now I'm thinking they really have no clue and were going by the GVWR of 7200 which is on my door jam. One, found a manual for that year and said 6000 lbs. I'm thinking of calling chevrolet direct to find a definitive answer. Either way, I was given some ideas for campers in the dry weight range of 4000 lbs and would love some more examples.
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Old 11-29-2017, 06:38 PM   #22
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You might look at the Forest River Wolf Pup, 16 BHS model. We bought a 2018 a few months ago. It is a 21' overall, about 18' inside measurments. Dry weight 3,066 according to the specs. Mine has 2 bunks, table area can convert to a bed and has a queen size bed. It is a single axle, has shower, tub, toilet. 2 burner stove top, rv fridge, microwave and air overhead. Does not have an oven. We bought ours for a little over $11,000 in Missouri, but I see them in different parts of the country for a few thousand more. This time of the year though they might make you a better deal. Goggle it and see what you think. There is not a lot of inside room but it might fit your needs. I pull mine with a Nissan Frontier 4x4, does fine around the NW Arkansas hills. I will find out if there is enough power for the Mountains next summer when I head out West.
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Old 11-29-2017, 07:01 PM   #23
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First off, thanks for the info and recommendations. I did the 60mph test today in M4, rpms were right at 2250, proving the 3.08 ratio. I also called 5 dealers today including the one I bought it from asking what my truck is capable of towing=

My dealer- 7200 lbs (Great, plenty weight for me!)
2nd- 11000 (wow, now I'm confused)
3rd- 6000 (oh man, back to square one)
4th- 7200
5th- 6500 lbs

I called other dealers with my VIN and asked to speak with the service advisors. Two said on the build order it stated 7200, now I'm thinking they really have no clue and were going by the GVWR of 7200 which is on my door jam. One, found a manual for that year and said 6000 lbs. I'm thinking of calling chevrolet direct to find a definitive answer. Either way, I was given some ideas for campers in the dry weight range of 4000 lbs and would love some more examples.
I would trust the sale literature for 2015 long before I would trust any of the dealers and their employees.

2015 Chevy Silverado Sales Brochure

Look at the upper right of page 40. It does spell out that based on the configuration of your truck, it's capable of pulling 6200. That being said, it does look like there are trailers in that range for sure.

It also specs out your truck here on page 9.
2015 Chevy TOwing Guide

Also, check that payload sticker in your driver door jamb. According to the literature, it could be upwards of 1820 pounds. If that's the case, your truck will likely tow a trailer close to the max 6200 tow range with relative ease.

So far, i think dustman_stx had the best size trailer option for you with the Wildwood 201BHXL.
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Old 11-29-2017, 07:46 PM   #24
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Someone on another thread mentioned the Coachmen Clipper ultra lite. The 21BH has bunks aft, a walk around queen forward and a dinette that would sleep two kids. Dry weight is just over 3,000 lbs. Loaded up you could still be under 4K.
I pulled something similar in weight with an Astro van, 4.3L, 3.72 gear, and the biggest trans cooler I could find, for years with no issues. That was mostly in Michigan (flat).
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Old 11-29-2017, 10:01 PM   #25
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Hey guys/gals,

I'm wondering if anyone has a similar set up for what I'm looking for or recommendations. I'm wanting a travel trailer that can sleep 5 and has a loaded weight of no more then 4-5K. I'd like a slideout, however, not the "tent" style slide outs as pop up campers have. I have a 2015 Silverado 1500 V8 that has a very weak towing capacity of 6,200 lbs. (I recently discovered this as I was told when I bought it could tow 9000 lbs, yet it actually has 3.08 gears which lowers it to 6200.

I truly appreciate any information regarding this,

Brendon
When you say you don’t want a “tent-style slide out” does that mean you won’t consider a hybrid travel trailer like a Roo 183? The 183 will be light weight and sleep 6 easily. Hybrids give you the most sleeping accommodations for the size of trailer. It’ll be very hard to find something in a conventional TT that’s under 5000# that doesn’t feel cramped.
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Old 11-30-2017, 08:36 AM   #26
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Check out the Keystone Bullet 243BH, queen bed, two double bunks, and U dinette/bed. One slide makes it seem much bigger.
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Old 11-30-2017, 09:18 AM   #27
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I would recommend the Mini Lites and Micro Lites (they are the same trailer, essentially, its like a GMC Sierra versus a Chevy Silverado, same truck). Anyways, they have many floor plans, some with slides, some with out. Some with bunks, some without. We have a 2504S, but that is heavier than you wanted (dry weight is 5,000lbs, yes I know dry weight is for suckers, just using that as a starting point since OP mentioned 5,000lb range). Ours "only sleeps 2" (a bit of a joke because no one but us sleeps in it) but you can sleep 2 in the murphy bed, there are 2 bunks, and you can get two on the dining room table (6 total).


I'm not sure off the top of my head, but it might be the 2105S, has the outdoor kitchen, and the extra wide bunks. In that case you can get 2 on the bottom bunk, 2 on the top bunk, 2 in the murphy bed (still getting you 6, but not needing to use the table). Of course, age, size, gender, etc may play a role in wanting to have 2 people in each bunk.


And the dining room slide in the Mini/Micro lites make the trailer quite roomy. Take some time to not all of the suggestions from the other users, and then investigate them all and see what makes the most sense for you.
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Old 12-09-2017, 08:57 PM   #28
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Thank you for all the ideas!
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