Advice on towing a 5th wheel
We plan to buy a new travel trailer that is 30'2" total length and about 6300 lbs dry. We also plan on upgrading our tow vehicle since we have been towing with an SUV. However, we recently found a 5...
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cummins2014 wrote:
Why all the advice on 250/2500, knowing full well the 1 ton is the better choice in many ways :h
" Really hoping to get by with a 3/4. It says hitch weight is 1338 with a GVWR of 10195."
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Above per OP statement
Any late model 3/4 ton will easily handle this trailer, without even being close to going over ratings.
If someone asking, was absolutely considering a truck, that in my opinion was not safe/capable, I'd be the first to advise them of a better choice!
In many states GVWR is just a class regulation for insurance/registration. In states that do consider GVWR for registration, you only need to pay for it. Now you are good for 12k GVWR on your 25 series truck. It is the axle/tire ratings that matter, and if the tires are up to it, yes, bags can make the 3/4 ton do any job the 35 series SRW will do. If you see a bigger FW in your future, such as Russ may be considering, then get the 35 series DRW now and be done.
If you are considering a FW with a GVWR of 15K, yes, I'd say get the 35 series SRW as a minimum, and if full time is in your future, a long bed DRW truck a better choice.
Everyone does not need a bigger truck than needed for the FW they are wanting to buy!
Jerry
