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Golden_HVAC
Oct 29, 2013Explorer
A fifth wheel is great if you have a 3500 truck. Many have a 1,500 pound hitch weight, but in the 30' class expect it to be heavier.
You will find a greater selection of travel trailers that a 1/2 ton can tow and stay with less than 1,000 pounds of hitch weight.
Check the curb weight of your truck with everything on board that you might travel with, or estimate the extra weight. Subtract that from the truck's GVWR, and see what is left for hitch weight. You might have as much as 2,200 pounds with a properly equipped Supercrew F-150 and Ecoboost, but with a typical 1/2 ton, they do not have a 3,000 pound cargo rating like the F-150 does when it has the maximum cargo package.
Pick up a towing guide at your local Dodge dealer, it will go into explanation of the GVWR, GCVWR, and also offers tips in backing up, and other information helpful to a new trailer owner.
Always remember the secret to backing up safely.
Good luck,
Fred.
You will find a greater selection of travel trailers that a 1/2 ton can tow and stay with less than 1,000 pounds of hitch weight.
Check the curb weight of your truck with everything on board that you might travel with, or estimate the extra weight. Subtract that from the truck's GVWR, and see what is left for hitch weight. You might have as much as 2,200 pounds with a properly equipped Supercrew F-150 and Ecoboost, but with a typical 1/2 ton, they do not have a 3,000 pound cargo rating like the F-150 does when it has the maximum cargo package.
Pick up a towing guide at your local Dodge dealer, it will go into explanation of the GVWR, GCVWR, and also offers tips in backing up, and other information helpful to a new trailer owner.
Always remember the secret to backing up safely.
Good luck,
Fred.
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