Picking out a 5th

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.

Is 3000lbs the payload on your tire capacity label on your door post? Also, 6980lbs seems low for a CC diesel. Is that your scaled weight?

Realistically most of us are going to suggest more truck. I just do not believe that GM has made the newer trucks that much lighter! My 2004 scaled at 7500 pounds ready to go. Pulling is rarely the issue. The issues start when that monster fiver pushes you all over the road when you hit some winds, or start down a twisty mountain road. If your saddled with that truck for the forseeable future, pick a fiver with no more than 10,000GVWR.

Not endorsing any one product, but looking around we found the Grand Design. We are happy with the floor plan, weight is something I need to adjust, but that gives me an excuse to buy a new truck. Floor plan is perfect for us. we ended up with the Reflection 303 RLS. like anything else do a good PDI and be prepared to be without it for a bit on and off to get the bugs worked out of course under warranty. good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !

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.

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.

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.

A friend and I were looking at Montanas and then found the Alpine last year. DW and I bought an Alpine 3500 RE and friend and his wife bought the Alpine 3010 RE. Dual 15K a/cs came on each along with heat pump on the rear a/c s. We love our Alpines. I pull ours with a Ram 3500 4x4 megacab and our friends tow with a 2014 Chevy 2500HD duramax shortbed with no problems. I have the B&W Companion and they have a Curt fifth wheel hitch.

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?