fifth wheel for 1/2 ton pickups
I know that purchasing a fifth wheel usually requires a heavy duty TV. Currently I have a 08 Tundra 5.7. I really like this truck (and it's paid for so that's a bonus), and I have been noticing that...
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You'll find that the "1/2 ton" jargon will mostly refer to the weight of the 5'er. Most are in the 6500-8000lb dry brochure weight, which falls within most 1/2 ton truck tow ratings. What they don't tell you is that, the 6500-8000lbs will be 7500-9000lbs+ when loaded. That makes the pin @20% around 1500-1800lbs. Then add 200+lbs for the 5th hitch as most need a slider and your at 1700-2000lbs on the rear axle. Over all but the highest rated 1/2 tons. They aren't really lying but just stretching the truth a bit since some 1/2 tons can tow them.
