What size truck?

I find it hard to believe a triple axle 5er only has a weight of 13K... I'd like to know the GVW of the 5er and go from there. I've owned a 14K GVW 5er and a16,950 GVW 5er and both were only had two axle's.. This, 13K just doesn't sound realistic.

OP, what is 5ers GVW, THAT's what you need to base the tow vehicle on.

Jim

azdryheat wrote:
Dually's aren't much more expensive than single wheel axles. Get the dually and have no worries. Plus you'll be able to upgrade to a larger trailer down the road.

You don't need a dually for a 13k lb fifth wheel, and I wouldn't personally recommend one unless it's a dedicated tow vehicle or the fifth wheel size really requires one. Duallys are great towing trucks but they're worse in every other respect - off road, snow/ice, parking lots/garages, tight city streets, etc. Just my opinion.

One ton diesel.

Can't go wrong there with any of the brands really.

But I am a Ram fan.

Dually's aren't much more expensive than single wheel axles. Get the dually and have no worries. Plus you'll be able to upgrade to a larger trailer down the road.

3500/F-350. Pick the one that seems to have the best interior layout for your taste. (Diesel would be best, but not required).

Assuming your 13K weight number is a dry weight. The newest round of 350/3500 SRW will handle it if you watch your pin weight. If you buy a newer dually, then you will not have to worry about it.

Are you sure on that weight is the big questions. These were big heavy trailers that needed three axles.

Chris

stickdog wrote:
A one ton. Take your pick Ram, GM, Ford.

Ditto; with the addition of Diesel

Make a pot of coffee, go to the Tow Vehicles forum and start reading. There is lots of information about matching fifth wheels and trucks.

A one ton. Take your pick Ram, GM, Ford.