2021 AT4 vs my 2011 Outdoors RV

[scottyswans]

Hi All,

I am looking at a 2021 AT4 with the 3.0 Duramax, unless you all have a different suggestion. Currently I am towing my 2011 Outdoors RV Backcountry with a 2008 Ford F250 Super Duty. Problem is, the Ford is not a crew cab, and as the kids and dog(s) are getting bigger, they have less room. It's not my daily driver, but my son is getting his license and will be getting my car so I'm thinking up getting a new truck to replace the Ford. Long story short, I need some help.

Specs on the trailer....
Dry Weight - 6100
Max Trailer Weight - 7900lbs
Hitch Dry Weight - 710 lbs

We almost exclusively stay at campgrounds with full hook ups or a dump station, so we don't tow with any water or waste in the trailer. I would imagine we carry a couple hundred pounds of gear between the trailer and the bed of the truck (bikes, a little firewood, a firepit and a small blackstone grill). Two adults and 2 kids (500 lbs).

So basically, the question is, would the 2021 AT4 with the 3.0 Duramax be ok for pulling this type of trailer the 5-6 times a year we use it?

Any help is very much appreciated!

 

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[RugbyRef]

Here you go!

1500 AT4 3.0 Duramax w/trailer

 

[scottyswans]

Here you go!

1500 AT4 3.0 Duramax w/trailer

Do you know the weight of the trailer he was pulling? I couldn't seem to find that.

 

[RugbyRef]

Do you know the weight of the trailer he was pulling? I couldn't seem to find that.

6995 lbs. It's a Grand Designs Imagine XLS rv.

 

[Rocinante]

You’re going to be tight on payload, trailer, and tongue weight with the AT4. Here’s the towing sticker for my ‘22 AT4 with the LM2 Duramax (same as the ‘21) and all the bells and whistles. Remember, payload includes all people, cargo, and tongue weight. You might be better finding a non off-road Sierra with the Duramax (and max towing package if you can find one), or a gas one, to give yourself more wiggle room. Or jump up to the AT4HD with the 6.0 Duramax if you don’t want to worry at all. Thankfully, GMC/Chevy puts a towing sticker on each truck specific to that vin number so while you’re shopping you know exactly what that specific truck is rated for. Hope that helps!

 

[Ohiost90]

As stated above, you are going to hit the max payload. 500(people) + 200(gear) + 700(or more for hitch) = 1400 pounds.

Some people don't care about that, but I like to follow the rules. If it breaks or I get in a wreck, no one can blame me for being above payload.

I'd stay with a 3/4. No need for diesel for your rig, a gasser would do just fine with it. I love my AT4 HD, 6.6 gas. ymmv