looking for best 5th wheel for 1/2 ton pickup
im new to rving , can I get some suggestions on what makes and models to look at for my 1/2 ton pickup.
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kaydeejay wrote:BUDDY1963 wrote:Welcome to the Forum, but you're not going to like the advice you are going to get!
im new to rving , can I get some suggestions on what makes and models to look at for my 1/2 ton pickup.
Unless you have a recent F150 HD with the Max tow package, ferget about a 5th wheel on a 1/2 ton.
Only the smallest, lightest fivers will not overload your truck.
While it may be rated to PULL a good load, the limited payload capacity will bite you - FAST!
Start out by looking at the yellow & black "Tire and Loading Information" label near your driver's door.
It will say something like "Combined weights of occupants and cargo must not exceed XXXX pounds".
THAT is your maximum payload capacity and must handle everyone and everything IN the truck, full tank of fuel, the hitch weight plus the loaded pin weight of the fiver.
Get that number and do the math!
If the truck is equipped with the max tow package, look at a Grand Design Reflection series. They have a lightweight series designed to be towed with a 1/2 ton truck that's properly equipped. They also just came in with a couple of premium travel trailers that a 1/2 ton can handle.
