Going from travel trailer to fifth wheel soon
Would like to move to a fifth wheel. My tow vehicle is 2010 sierra 1500 engine 5.3 with tow package. I see there are alot fifth wheels out there that I can tow. Thinking of a Keystone cougar lite.
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As advised, carefully check your available pin load capacity based on the real weight of your truck ready to camp.You will find that a 1/2 ton truck will be limited by the rear axle GAWR and GVWR. A 5er will impose a higher pin weight that will the hitch weight of a travel trailer. So your limiting capacity will be the trucks true payload capacity ( that is what is left over once you load cargo and passengers in the truck).
Practically speaking, most 1/2 ton trucks will max out on pin weight with about a 24' 5er.
DO NOT listen to the Rv sales person. They seldom understand tow ratings and limits. A 1/2 ton towable trailer will only be OK if you tow the trailer empty and never have more than yourself in the truck.
Ken
Practically speaking, most 1/2 ton trucks will max out on pin weight with about a 24' 5er.
DO NOT listen to the Rv sales person. They seldom understand tow ratings and limits. A 1/2 ton towable trailer will only be OK if you tow the trailer empty and never have more than yourself in the truck.
Ken
