2008 Chevy Max 1/2 ton pickup
OK here is the question we have narrowed our rv choice down to a 7400lb travel trailer or a 8800lb fifth wheel my truck being the max package is rated for 10200 on some books and 8400 on some books wh...
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I agree. Very few 1/2 ton trucks have enough cargo capacity to tow a 5th wheel because they put 20% of their weight directly over the truck axle. Trailers typically will place 13% of their weight on the hitch so you don't need as much cargo capacity.
That capacity is whatever your door sticker says minus all passenger and cargo weight in the truck including the hitch and any weight bars.
Usually you run out of cargo capacity long before gross weight rating or max tow rating. Depending on your truck you might be over with either of those but I would think 6000# dry weight should be doable for most half ton trucks. But not a 5er unless really small.
That capacity is whatever your door sticker says minus all passenger and cargo weight in the truck including the hitch and any weight bars.
Usually you run out of cargo capacity long before gross weight rating or max tow rating. Depending on your truck you might be over with either of those but I would think 6000# dry weight should be doable for most half ton trucks. But not a 5er unless really small.
