5th wheel advice needed
Hello everyone! Long time lurker, finally joined! I have a 2003 Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel 2500 short bed quad cab. We currently tow a 29' Jayco Jayflight bunkhouse (about 7000 lbs dry, 8k +/- load...
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We have a similar truck and are looking to upgrade the fiver. Our maximum gvwr limit is 10,000 lbs which means a 27-28' with no slide, a bit shorter if slide equipped. As was mentioned, 20% hitch weight puts us right on the limit for a 2500. We also do not want to upgrade our licenses to allow for a heavier trailer.
As far as slider hitches go, you may or may not need one. If the front corners of the trailer are cut away for additional clearance a fixed hitch will be fine. Our old trailer does not have this feature and yes we have experienced the very expensive consequences.
As far as slider hitches go, you may or may not need one. If the front corners of the trailer are cut away for additional clearance a fixed hitch will be fine. Our old trailer does not have this feature and yes we have experienced the very expensive consequences.
