englishmatt wrote:
Just FWIW and nothing else...
I pull an Elevation 3912 5th wheel. It's 41ft long at weighs in a 13,500 (approx). I pull it with a 2013 RAM 2500 SRW 6.7 Cummins. I added air bags to the rear, but probably didn't need to.
My truck pulls my 5th wheel easy and tows it straight like a dart.
Like I said, this is only FWIW and your mileage may vary...BUT...I wouldn't think twice about it. Pulling a 5'er you need to consider your PAYLOAD...not the tongue weight.
Having pulled several very heavy TT's, IMHO a 5th wheel is cake.
easy decision, IMO.
Not a toy hauler but our rig loaded is 13.5k give or take few hundred. We have covered 20k miles across the US in all types of weather and the truck handles the load fine. Fifth wheel will be more stable than a tongue trailer hands down. As noted above the single rear wheels will be noticeable on steep twisty grades; I compensate by literally following the yellow suggested speed signs. You could also bump up to 19.5 wheels with heavier ply tires for a more stable ride.
