3/4 Ton Towing fifth wheel

Cummins12V98 wrote:

dennych1 wrote:
I am interested in seeing what fifth wheels people tow with 3/4 ton SB. I am looking to upgrade my fifth and it is heavier.
Thanks for the help
Dennis

Sure would help to have your TV and RV in your sig.

I would say since you are asking a 250-2500 won't be enough truck for what you want in a 5er.

From his profile!


2007 GMC 2500HD DA SB Crew Cab
Firestone Air Bags
Pullrite Super glide Hitch
2008 Everest Fifth Wheel 295TS

2007 could be classic or NBS!

If will pull pretty much anything that does not overload the rear axle(tires actually) pin weight wise!

Of course if it was a 3500 it would be a completely different truck, NOT!

So to OP, what is your RAWR and how much does the rear axle weigh ready to tow. Subtract ready to tow weight for the rear axle from RAWR to find allowable pin weight. Then make sure the new larger trailer is not going to have a pin weight that exceeds the capacity that is available on your rear axle.

Chris