Late model truck for hauling a 5th wheel.
Like most people, (I’m guessing) I don’t have deep pockets to pay for a new truck to pull my Keystone 5th wheel. 12,000 tow weight. So, my question is in two parts. What is the best diesel engine to ...
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TxGearhead wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I have a 12,500 GVW 5th wheel and the pin weight is 3500+-."
OVER 28% pin! Or are you actually over 12,500#?
Yep. We load heavy. Rarely take a 2-3 day trip. Usually
2-3 weeks. Plus the washer/dryer in the front closet. Plus the wifes 28 pair of shoes, 3 grills, charcoal, propane, lots of tools, spare hub, etc etc.
It adds up. That's why I got rid of the Ford F350 crew cab, srw, 4x4, diesel, long bed, Lariat. It had a 3267# payload. I was well over that.
I was bumping against the GVW.
Maybe you should add a heavy-duty cargo box on the back end and put some of that stuff back there! :B
Lyle
