mrnoyb wrote:
I'm trying to decide which GM HD2500 body combination is best to pull a new 5th wheel. Crew or Double Cab - Standard or Long Box?
I'm looking at a Jayco Eagle HT 26.5RLS which is well within the capabilities of any new GM 3/4 ton pickup.
Please share your thoughts. I appreciate any advice you may offer.
Thank you.
How are you using the truck when not towing, or is it just a tow rig? I use mine as a daily driver and family vehicle and in that capacity a short bed works a lot better - turns tighter, fits in parking garages better, easier to maneuver on tight forest service roads, etc. We needed a crew cab with three kids, and a short bed helps make up for the extra cab length. From a resale standpoint a crew cab is a better investment because they're more desirable on the used market.
I use an Andersen flipped back and can't turn 90 degrees backing up, but I don't hit at full lock going forward. My current fifth wheel has an old style square cab, and I expect our next one will work a little easier as most of the newer styles are designed to work better with short bed trucks.
