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DNB
Explorer
Sep 11, 2013

Advice on truck size and other fifth wheel info new owner

My best friend ( also retired) just purchased a new 39' Montana. He has no previous rv experience.I believe he plans to buy a new truck and is looking for some input from experienced people like all ...
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joebedford
Nomad II
Sep 12, 2013
therink wrote:
Norskeman wrote:
Probably a 3500HD/F350 dually diesel would be the best.

I have a fifth wheel that "only" has a GVWR rating of 12,380 lbs and I am within 600 lbs of the GVWR on my truck.


Me too
2012 Silverado 3500HD SRW Crew. Fiver scaled at 12,280.
I know you have only a gasser and SRW but I'm surprised that you're at the limits of your truck. My 2011 dually diesel is rated for 21,100 5er. RU sure you're not looking at the trailer rating?

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