Buying fifth wheel
I need advice on whether to purchase a fifth wheel as my first camper. My son (25yrs old) and I have never pulled a camper before. I have gotten some great advice as to not buy a TT for my first camp...
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pinto bean wrote:
I have to agree with 5rdriver a one ton is the way to go. I recently did an upgrade to a 35' and was going to pull with a 2001 3/4 ton diesel (235hp). On the first long hill my pull speed dropped to 50 and I almost burnt up my auto transmission. I bought a new 1 ton long bed. If you don't get a long bed I strongly suggest you purchase a sliding hitch and make sure it is rated high enough for your trailer.
Good Luck
Mike
What does this have to do with handling a fifth wheel? My 3/4 ton will pull any load as a 1 ton just as fast. I won't have the pay load of a dually but can pull just as much weight. You just went from and older weaker motor to a newer more powerful motor:S
OP, just make sure you do your home work and get a suitable truck that can handle the "weight" of the camper or future campers. Everyone is correct in saying that there are very few of us that didn't upgrade our campers and chances are once the new wears off of this camper and you see other set-up that you like you will too more than likely want to go bigger.;)
