jaycocreek wrote:
Everyone has there opinion and has to choose to believe the vehicle manufacturer/the RV manufacturer or us guys on the internet. Lots of choices but the choice of most is go heavy tow vehicle and I don't disagree. Until now my tow vehicles have always been atleast 3/4 ton but my F-150 is rated exactly the same as my older F-250.
To be on topic,here is what Jayco offers in 1/2 ton towable fifth wheels and there recommendations
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27.5BHS Interior with Pewter Décor
2014 FIFTH WHEELS
EAGLE HT
Weighing in under 8,000 pounds, you — and your truck — will fall in love with the easily towable 2014 Eagle HT. This Jayco lightweight fifth wheel loads up on comfort in an easy-to-tow design.
Here are a few of the nearly 100 half-ton trucks that can tow many of our Eagle HT models:
1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6.2L V-8 Engine, Extended Cab, Standard Bed, Axle Ratio/Equipment - 3.73:1/Towing Package
2. Dodge Ram 1500, 4.7L V-8 Engine, Regular Cab, Short Bed, Axle Ratio/Equipment - 3.73:1/5-speed AT
3. Ford F-150 2WD, 5.0L V-8 Engine, Extended Cab, Standard Bed, Axle Ratio/Equipment - 3.73:1
4. GMC Sierra 1500, 6.2L V-8 Engine, King Cab, Short Bed, Axle Ratio/Equipment - 3.73:1/Towing Package
5. Nissan Titan 2WD, 5.6L V-8 Engine, King Cab, Short Bed, Premium Utility Package
6. Toyota Tundra 2WD, 5.7L V-8 Engine, Regular Cab, Long Bed, Towing Package
* Consult with your authorized automobile manufacturer or vehicle owner’s manual.
Well the manufacture may need to review their choice.
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft) 31
Length (ft) 10
Dry Weight (lbs) 7205
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2745
GVWR (lbs) 9950
Hitch Weight (DRY) (lbs) 1310Yep!! They could all carry it DRY, with only a slim driver!, I doubt if 75% of them could carry it within GVWR, let alone rear GAWR, if loaded for even a "lite" camping trip.
That 100 truck is different models of the same five makes.
