fifth-wheel towing
I really like my TT but after a couple of years I want to jump in to a Fifth-Wheel. My F-150 pulls Great, and I have found several campers that may work. I am looking for suggestions of what to get wi...
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pando2 wrote:
Another thing to keep in mind, it is not just the pulling you have to think about, but the stopping as well. It is my understanding that the half ton trucks often have as much towing capacity, i.e. HP as the bigger trucks but the brakes are not so good.
Just a thought and something to check to be on the safe side.
Only in an emergency. The trailer brakes are =supposed= to be capable of fully stopping the trailer by themselves. In a perfect world, you'd never feel the trailer push you when slowing down. Now, if the trailer brakes go out, you're a helluva lot better off with a heavier truck than a lighter one, for sure!
Lyle
