1/2 Ton Towable 5th Wheel
Hello: Does anyone have a 5th wheel that they say can be towed by a 1/2 ton truck? Are you actually towing it with a 1/2 ton truck and what kind of truck do you have? I had originally thought t...
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When I bought my 1st 5th wheel the dealer told me that my 1/2 ton truck would work with the 5th wheel. I learned my 1st important lesson that day. A dealer will tell you just about anything to make a sale.
I towed it one time and when the trip was over I told my wife we either get a new truck or sell the 5th wheel. I had to make runs at most hills and the truck was struggling quite a bit. I was white knuckled while pulling that 5th wheel. We got a 3/4 Chevy gasser and it was a huge difference.
You don't say where most of your travels would be. If you need to pull through some mountains then even the new 1/2 tons will struggle.
I now have a 3/4 Chevy Diesel and couldn't be happier. If your budget cannot handle a new truck consider a good certified used. That's what my diesel is. If not then consider a bumper pull travel trailer.
Dave
I towed it one time and when the trip was over I told my wife we either get a new truck or sell the 5th wheel. I had to make runs at most hills and the truck was struggling quite a bit. I was white knuckled while pulling that 5th wheel. We got a 3/4 Chevy gasser and it was a huge difference.
You don't say where most of your travels would be. If you need to pull through some mountains then even the new 1/2 tons will struggle.
I now have a 3/4 Chevy Diesel and couldn't be happier. If your budget cannot handle a new truck consider a good certified used. That's what my diesel is. If not then consider a bumper pull travel trailer.
Dave
