Trying to decide which toy hauler to buy.
First off, I'd like to Thank all of you in advance. We are in the process of purchasing our first fifth wheel toy hauler and have narrowed it down to 3 units. We're looking at the Momentum, Fuzion ...
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I can't comment on those trailers other than they are heavy. My buddy just bought a XLR thunderbolt 395 that is 43 foot and weighs 13k dry. He's towing it with a 2013 Ford f350 srw lb. He's only gone a couple hours away but it towed fine. He was stressed caused he's never really pulled anything in his life. He went with the srw for ease of use when not towing. As others have said, if you end up towing a lot, get the drw.
For the brand, I'm not getting into a brand argument, but don't shy away from Chevy. Newer trucks from all 3 will pull your trailer if you get a 1 ton. My Chevy 3/4 ton squats less than my Ford did, the suspension is just fine. Each brand has their pluses and minuses. Is suggest test driving all three and see which one you like best. I went with the Chevy because it's a daily driver and a little smaller than the Ford and the Dodge short bed is only 6 foot 3 inches in the late 2000s.
Now days, the Chevy interior is still smaller than the Ford and the Dodge mega cab is the biggest. But the years show the Chevy and Ford pull harder than the Dodge and get a little better mileage. Then look at fuel tank size, don't get one with a 26 gallon, but I think most long beds have a 36 or bigger. Here's a towing comparison to look into.
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2014-ultimate-one-ton-hd-challenge.html
The website seems to be fairly unbiased, but it's better to get an the information your can. Really sitting in them and driving then is the only way to pick the right one, they all are Cadillacs that pull everything and the kitchen sink nowadays.
For the brand, I'm not getting into a brand argument, but don't shy away from Chevy. Newer trucks from all 3 will pull your trailer if you get a 1 ton. My Chevy 3/4 ton squats less than my Ford did, the suspension is just fine. Each brand has their pluses and minuses. Is suggest test driving all three and see which one you like best. I went with the Chevy because it's a daily driver and a little smaller than the Ford and the Dodge short bed is only 6 foot 3 inches in the late 2000s.
Now days, the Chevy interior is still smaller than the Ford and the Dodge mega cab is the biggest. But the years show the Chevy and Ford pull harder than the Dodge and get a little better mileage. Then look at fuel tank size, don't get one with a 26 gallon, but I think most long beds have a 36 or bigger. Here's a towing comparison to look into.
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2014-ultimate-one-ton-hd-challenge.html
The website seems to be fairly unbiased, but it's better to get an the information your can. Really sitting in them and driving then is the only way to pick the right one, they all are Cadillacs that pull everything and the kitchen sink nowadays.
