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Toyhaulernoob's avatar
Toyhaulernoob
Explorer
Dec 30, 2017

What size 5th wheel do you pull with 3/4 ton?

First post here... I will start off saying I do not own a 5th wheel toy hauler yet, I have been looking for awhile and cannot find one I like that my truck can tow, maybe I am being to anal about the weight ratings? But I do not want to cause any accidents or put anybody's life at harm because I neglected to follow the rules.

I have a 2017 4 door f250 4x4 platinum diesel that is rated for 10k, the truck empty is coming in at 8,000lb, sooo after a few passengers and a 5th wheel hitch I am stuck with a 1500lb pin weight? Every decent toy hauler I have seen even down to 32ft has a pin weight over 2,000 lbs. I know if you load some weight in the rear it reduces pin weight but no clue by how much?

Anyway, does nobody use a 3/4 ton?
Thanks
Toy Haulers
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 30, 2017
    Not anal, just smart. That is the problem with 250s, lack of capacity and still be within the mfg specs. You will find lots of people that will tell you its no problem. But I did it for three years and was never happy about it. Instead of a fiver think lean more toward a TT. At least you will have a fighting chance to get what you want.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Dec 30, 2017
    What is your payload? And the weight of your passengers and stuff in truck? Reduce pin weight below 20%? Hmmm
  • bpadamson's avatar
    bpadamson
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2017
    We have a 3/4 ton, but it is a gasser and an XLT so it weighs less than yours-- with hitch installed and other bed gear it is 7680. Our TH is 32 foot.

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