Light 5th Wheels
Hi all. Been lurking for a couple of years and researching 5vers and TTs. Probably looking to buy sometime this year. This will be my first towing experience and my girlfriend and I will use it pri...
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MFL wrote:
That is a very capable truck. The heavy diesel engine is using up a lot of payload, if you stay under your GVWR.
I would not buy a FW, that is too small, just to stay under 10,000 lbs. GVWR.
With much of the truck weight up front, I'd be looking at staying under the RAWR, and tire max rating.
You don't want a 40' FW, but you can easily handle most midsize FWs IMO.
Jerry
After reading the OP and scrolling to think about how to phrase my post this is pretty much it. You should always stay within the manufacturer's numbers. If you were ever to get right up to or go a little over on them this would be the truck to do it with. A 2500 with a diesel has plenty of power so that's no issue at all. With most brands beefing up the rear suspension essentially makes the truck a 3500. Assuming the standard issue 2500 series tires you won't be anywhere near the axle maximum.
