Finally pulled the trigger on a 5er
Well, after 6 years of owning a travel trailer, that we bought used, and battling the issues we have had with that unit, we finally decided today to trade it in and jump into a brand new 2018 Open Ran...
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When you asked the dealer to put it in writing answered your question for you. If a dealer's lip are moving their lying in most cases and they are going to tell you what they think you want to hear or what is going to make the sale.
The GVWR of the trailer is right at the top of my tow rating and I have a 2017 Ram dually Mega cab diesel with a payload package of over 5400# but I have the 3.42 rear axle and I'm only towing a 32'5" 5er with a GVWR at 12,000#. I don't want to go any bigger than what I have. Past rigs have been 40' and don't want them anymore. Sure I have more truck than I need for my trailer but I like duallies, better over trucked than under.
Don't give up hope as there are smaller 5ers that you can tow. Years ago when our son was young we had a 22' 5er that was a great little rig and we had lots of fun in it. That has been about 40 years ago now.
Just start looking a little smaller and use the good advice that you get here before believing the salesman. Remember the members here have no vested interest in what you buy just trying to keep you and others safe, the salesman has a vested interest as this is his paycheck.
The GVWR of the trailer is right at the top of my tow rating and I have a 2017 Ram dually Mega cab diesel with a payload package of over 5400# but I have the 3.42 rear axle and I'm only towing a 32'5" 5er with a GVWR at 12,000#. I don't want to go any bigger than what I have. Past rigs have been 40' and don't want them anymore. Sure I have more truck than I need for my trailer but I like duallies, better over trucked than under.
Don't give up hope as there are smaller 5ers that you can tow. Years ago when our son was young we had a 22' 5er that was a great little rig and we had lots of fun in it. That has been about 40 years ago now.
Just start looking a little smaller and use the good advice that you get here before believing the salesman. Remember the members here have no vested interest in what you buy just trying to keep you and others safe, the salesman has a vested interest as this is his paycheck.
