For Experienced 1/2 Ton 5'ers
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 in...
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Jim and Barb wrote:
A 3/4 ton will do the job and more if you upgrade the fiver in the future. I use my 3/4 every day 365. I get 21.5 mpg. daily and 16 mpg. towing 11,000 lbs. dry. My truck is a 06 Dodge long bed with 5.9 Cummins. You should move up you will be very happy you did.
BS !!! 2012 version of the same truck with simular 5er gets 12 mpg towing at 60 mph and a steady 17 mpg empty.
