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LarryDel
Explorer II
Mar 18, 2014

Is half-ton truck big enough for a lite weight fifth wheel?

Hello: We are about to make a purchase for a fifth wheel that we can pull with our pick up. Here are the stats on our pickup: 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 with max trailering package which inclu...
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frankwp
Explorer
Mar 18, 2014
Not likely. Even the 29 RET is going to have about 1700 on the pin when it's fully loaded. Then you have to add to that the weight of passengers & other stuff that you carry in the truck which will put you over the payload rating.

There are definitely are 5th wheels out there that you can pull with your truck

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