3/4 v 1 ton 4x4 Keystone Montana

New Montana High Countys have dry weights under 10, 000 lbs. I tow a 2013 Montana High Country with my 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Crew Cab SB no problems. Only difference in the 3/4 ton and 1 ton versions of my Ram is the rear leaf springs.

The differences between 3/4 and SRW 1 tons on modern used pickups are negligible, in fact the difference on my ear pickup was a set of overloads that don't engage until the tire limit is reached.

Chances are if it's too heavy for a 3/4 then it's too heavy for a 1 ton SRW. Tires are the real limit on both.

I have had both 3/4 and 1 ton SRW trucks for towing fivers. My take is that if you plan on Towing a fiver greater than 10k lb (2000 lb pin) a 1 ton SRW is warranted. Anything over 14k lbs (2800 lb pin) a 1 ton DRW would be better suited. Keep in my mind I am basing this opinion on payload ratings only. There are many opinions on this topic, but I for one choose to stay in the comfort range of not exceeding GVWR, GVWR or GVWR of my tow vehicle.
I have towed overweight with a 3/4 ton and do not like the feeling of having too much trailer for a truck. I would never forgive myself if I got into an accident due to being overweight and hurting someone. I also like arriving at my camping destination feeling relaxed.

Generalized answer to generalized question

Doesn't weigh more than 12,000# GVWR then 3/4 OK

Heavier than that..........might as well go full 1 ton

More than 14,000# GVWR.....might as well go full 1 ton dually

That way you aren't running at limits or over.

Excellent advice!

From experience you will be better off with a 1 ton. Ive had to install air bags on 3 quarter tons.

Have pulled a 38' Montana for 7 years with a 3/4 truck and over 25,000 miles. Had to add air bags to level things out. In many cases the only real difference between a 3/4 ton truck and a 1 Ton truck with SRW is an extra leaf in the rear springs. All other drive train components are typically the same. A 1 ton dully adds considerably more pin weight capability. I would recommend a truck that isn't overloaded or at maximum capacity however.

Generalized answer to generalized question

Doesn't weigh more than 12,000# GVWR then 3/4 OK

Heavier than that..........might as well go full 1 ton

More than 14,000# GVWR.....might as well go full 1 ton dually

That way you aren't running at limits or over.

Montana makes a 38+ ft. 5th wheel with a dry weight of 13,000 lbs.
As stated above by sclark, lots more info needed to get any kind of accurate 'opinions.'

Need weight information on both the 3/4 and the 5th wheel. The question is more about hauling then pulling. Good luck with your search.