Fifth Wheel Suggestions
First time user here. Looking to trade in current rig for newer one. I've done extensive research so far, but have only found a few units of what I'm looking for. Tow Vehicle - 2015 Silverado 2500...
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donn0128 wrote:
1. Most of the front living room models are well over 38 feet long. Not advisable with a 2500 gasser.
2.11,000 dry weight can translate into well over 13,000 loaded ready to travel. Not the brightest idea with a 2500 gasser.
3.38 feet long is simply too much for a 2500 gasser.
4. Storage equals lots and lots of added weight. Not good for a 2500 gasser.
5. Nice, but adds weight you cannot aford with a 2500 gasser.
6. Again, nice but weight with a 2500 gasser?
7. Again, weight penality you cannot aford with a 2500 gasser.
8. Good idea, but your not saving enough weight to make your 2500 gasser a reasonable TV for the fivers your dreaming of.
Bottom line, not enough truck for your dreams. If you want to keep the dream, get a suitable truck, ie a diesel dually!
Thanks for the reply, I looked at the 2015 Trailer Life Towing Guide, and it looks like my 2500 HD 4WD w/ 4:10 ratio Crew Cab is rated at 14,000-14,200 for 5th wheel towing? Obviously, I don't want to be right at the limit, but the Cougar being 10,090 pounds dry plus 2,000 for cargo, gas, etc. would be acceptable?
