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skidooman93
Jun 09, 2017Explorer
This year I went from a 26 ft bumper pull to a 37ft 5th wheel that is 11,100 dry. I pull it with a 15 Ram 2500 with a 6.4 (gas) and 4.10 rear gears. While not the same truck rating is almost identical to a 15 Ford F-250. Im not sure my exact weight. We pack light so Im thinking we are around 12,100. The truck pulls the trailer fine. 5th gear most of the time cruising, shifts to 4th on substantial hills. On really steep hills it does need 3rd but can accelerate then. I cruise at 65 and it has no trouble maintaining that speed even into a 20mph wind. So just be prepared for the truck to shift to make power but it should pull your trailer with out a problem. I am in minnesota so I dont have to deal with thin air. I am very happy with how my gas engine pulls my trailer. But it does like fuel. Mileage is 9 with no wind, 6 when into the heavy head wind. Unless I was in really hill country or higher elevations often I dont need a diesel.
Youll love the anderson hitch. I love mine, super easy hooking up, plenty of clearance and rock solid. And when I get home, in 2 minutes I have my bed back to normal. This is the first 5th wheel I have owned. But after towing with the anderson for a few trips I dont know why anyone would want a conventional 5th wheel hitch anymore.
Youll love the anderson hitch. I love mine, super easy hooking up, plenty of clearance and rock solid. And when I get home, in 2 minutes I have my bed back to normal. This is the first 5th wheel I have owned. But after towing with the anderson for a few trips I dont know why anyone would want a conventional 5th wheel hitch anymore.
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