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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Bamaman1 wrote:
Check out the new Grand Design Reflections. They just came out with two models specifically designed for heavy 1/2 ton tow vehicles.
I just picked up a Reflection 323BHS model last week, and it's a 2K/12K dry weight model designed where a 3/4 ton can handle it. My 2003 F250 diesel crew cab with rear air bags handled it like a champ.
I ordered my quad slider bunkhouse model with a 12' SuperSofa--dual recliner loveseat flanked by two wall hugger recliners. It's simply the most comfortable seating I've ever sat/laid in.
Grand Design is a new company selling just fifth wheels, and they're well over 2000 units in their first 18 months in business. They're customer driven, and are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the retail market.
Those "1/2 ton rated" 5th wheels from Grand Design certainly fall into the 1/2 ton tow ratings, but with dry pins if 1500lbs+/- they will be closer to 1800+lbs when loaded and will tax all but a few 1/2 tons. Average 1/2 ton payload is around 1500lbs. My 2010 F150 with Max Tow had an 1857lb payload rating. No way could I tow that with two people in the truck, a few camping things thrown in and not be over the trucks RAWR and GVW.
