Weight ratings
Brand new to the forum and about to be new 5er. Already learning a few things from reading posts and the one about actual GVWR, etc has me wondering. Will need to move up from our current 1/2 ton. ...
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Hi Tom, from BC Canada.
Like Lyle said, go for a 1T truck. Usually, people try a fifth wheel and then sell it for something they like better, or a heavier more solid rig. Sometimes they go longer.
After market installers are very experienced. I particularly liked my B&W Patriot, and when I had it installed, the guy in the shop said "I wish everyone had one of these." They are very nice hitches.
Try to stay below 80% of your limit. As much as the truck might be rated to tow and carry more, staying well below the limit makes for a much more comfortable and better handling setup. There is a big learning curve if you have not towed a rig of this size before.
Like Lyle said, go for a 1T truck. Usually, people try a fifth wheel and then sell it for something they like better, or a heavier more solid rig. Sometimes they go longer.
After market installers are very experienced. I particularly liked my B&W Patriot, and when I had it installed, the guy in the shop said "I wish everyone had one of these." They are very nice hitches.
Try to stay below 80% of your limit. As much as the truck might be rated to tow and carry more, staying well below the limit makes for a much more comfortable and better handling setup. There is a big learning curve if you have not towed a rig of this size before.
