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kaydeejay
Jun 24, 2013Explorer
The_Painting_Teacher wrote:You will add another 200# to that pin weight when you add batteries, propane tanks and other stuff; plus kitchen equipment, clothes, bedding tools etc.
Thinking of buying a Jayco 26.5RLS with 6,845 lbs UVW and 1,285 lbs pin weight. I'd like to get a properly equipped 1/2 ton to move it up down the east coast because of the ride and the cost. I'm interested in opinions from anyone who actually uses a 1/2 ton for their 5'er. I understand a one ton pulls a lawn mower well; but I will use this vehicle 360 days a year as a 2nd car, thus comfort and cost come into the equation. Thanks for advice from those who use a 1/2 ton. Camp on.
Make sure the truck you look at can handle:
- 1500# of pin weight
- 100 to 300# of hitch
- you and other passengers
- the rest of the stuff in the truck.
An F150 with an 8200# GVWR/Max tow/trailering package is probably the only "1/2 ton" that will come close. Otherwise you'd better start looking at 3/4 tons.
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