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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All I can add is that you do your due diligence.
My wife and I spent 3 moths looking at all kinds of 5th wheels and to stay within the ratings of my 2500HD Duramax was no easy task believe me.!
We saw a gorgeous 2009 Travelaire that construction wise was equal to an Arctic Fox or Citation with a Rear kitchen. GVWR on that unit was some 14435lbs...their sales guys said "oh yea, you can pull that easily' sure, and pigs can fly too.!! Not a chance for my truck. to pull that one would need a dually simply because my suspension is not rated for that kind of pin weight (2400 lbs). I have no doubt i could "pull"it...but I would have been seriously overweight...and that my friends spells danger.
So we looked at Ultra lights in the 27-30' range - Rockwoods/Palomino's and finally settled on the trailer in my sig with a GVWR of 10,150 lbs - Dry at 8050 with a Dry Pin weight of 1430. I added a Roadmaster Active suspension set up and it pulls/rides very well. But I an say this honestly, I am likely over my Vehicle GVWR as I have a Titan Tank 52 gal along with a slip tank under the tool box...(when they are both full).
If I were looking at 1/2ton towables..I personally would stay under ~8000lbs GVWR regardless of what some sales guy will tell ya.
Cheers,
Stk
My wife and I spent 3 moths looking at all kinds of 5th wheels and to stay within the ratings of my 2500HD Duramax was no easy task believe me.!
We saw a gorgeous 2009 Travelaire that construction wise was equal to an Arctic Fox or Citation with a Rear kitchen. GVWR on that unit was some 14435lbs...their sales guys said "oh yea, you can pull that easily' sure, and pigs can fly too.!! Not a chance for my truck. to pull that one would need a dually simply because my suspension is not rated for that kind of pin weight (2400 lbs). I have no doubt i could "pull"it...but I would have been seriously overweight...and that my friends spells danger.
So we looked at Ultra lights in the 27-30' range - Rockwoods/Palomino's and finally settled on the trailer in my sig with a GVWR of 10,150 lbs - Dry at 8050 with a Dry Pin weight of 1430. I added a Roadmaster Active suspension set up and it pulls/rides very well. But I an say this honestly, I am likely over my Vehicle GVWR as I have a Titan Tank 52 gal along with a slip tank under the tool box...(when they are both full).
If I were looking at 1/2ton towables..I personally would stay under ~8000lbs GVWR regardless of what some sales guy will tell ya.
Cheers,
Stk
