Picking out a 5th
Well, first post here. Here are the fifth wheels we are looking at please let me know your thoughts Keystone Alpine 3010RE 34' Jayco Eagle 27.5RLTS 31' Jayco Eagle 29.5FBDS 34' Also we a...
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rhagfo wrote:DrtEMaxChvy wrote:n7bsn wrote:
What's your max GVW for the 2500? Does it have enough cargo rating so that the pin weight of the trailer does not exceed the capability of the truck?
Sitting at 6986 curb weight
Payload is just over 3000
and my trucks GVWR is 10,000
My GCWR is 24500
I am very impressed with my 2500 for hauling my gooseneck and the horses around. Its a stout truck to say the least
Hope that answers the question. Thanks for the reply folks.
Well the Alpine is 15,000 GVWR, might be a squeeze with the Stated Payload of the 2500. The other two have a GVWR of 10,000# and would not be an issue.
That said the Alpine has more storage and a nice layout, you would likely end up over listed GVWR of the TV, and need to depend on RGAWR for guidance on loading.
Thank you for that. I appreciate it. I am really looking at all the options and thats why it has become so difficult. Would you recommend a unit other than the ones I stated above? I am open to anything.
I am in need of something that has a great build and open floor plan. Bunks are an option but I do not want to go over 34'. Also Quality matters. I know the statistical average of those who get their first fifth wheel/tailer is that 88% of them will trade out of it for something that they wanted to begin with within the first year or two. I don't have the luxury of buying and selling campers at this point in my life. If it means that I spend more on my first 5th wheel then so be it. But i want to make sure my dollar is going to a great company.
