Set up advice

Bob Shaw wrote:
As for your truck being a 2500, start looking around and you'll find the the majority of 5th wheels are being towed by 3/4 ton trucks. You just need to make sure you watch your tongue weight. My 2002 2500HD was actually rated to tow a larger 5th wheel than the one-ton version of the same truck. From what I've heard, one-tons are designed to haul, 3/4's are designed to tow. Don't shoot me, that's what I've heard. As for your hitch rails, I think you would be well advised to use the rails that come with, and that are matched with, the hitch, you are going to buy, and get a professional to install it. They will be familiar with any idiosyncrasies that might be involved with your truck. Make sure you know what size trailer you are buying before you buy your hitch. You don't want to get a 12k hitch (and rails) when you are going to tow a 16k trailer. You can get and use an extension 7-pin harness, but I think an in-bed connection is safer and more convenient. JMHO

My cousin is hauling a fifth wheel with the same truck as I have with no problems! I asked him how much squat he gets with the 5th wheel and he stated about 2 inches! From my reading hear, I am under the impression that the pin weight will be my limiting factor. The rig I have looked at has a pin weight at just under 1,300 lbs. I don't think I will be a problem, but with the info I have gained from this forum, I will be very careful about all items before I sign the check!

Thanks everyone for your responses, I did not realize that the 06 Dodge had the wiring harness for a controller, that sounds like that part of the setup will be very easy, same with the extension for the 7-pin harness! Again thank you!