5th Wheel w/ 1/2 Ton
I literally put the cart before the horse and bought a late 90's 5th wheel trailer before buying a truck to pull it with! I'm not sure if I can get away with a beefy 1/2 ton or should look for some...
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5.7L, 5.9L, those are 15 year old engine/trucks with 4-spd trans. Half ton tow ratings back then are borderline enough for 7200-ish pounds. Now if you are talking 2009+ when everyone has 6-spd trans, then it's more likely to be rated for the weight. The 3/4 ton base gas engine trucks with 3.73 axles from that era had 7-8k pound tow ratings.
But 7500 pound 5er means 1100-1800 pounds of pin weight. Add in a 200 pound receiver and people. Few half tons have that kind of payload, especially 15 year old ones with worn/sagging springs.
Find a 3/4 or 1-ton that is not abused. You'll be far happier.
But 7500 pound 5er means 1100-1800 pounds of pin weight. Add in a 200 pound receiver and people. Few half tons have that kind of payload, especially 15 year old ones with worn/sagging springs.
Find a 3/4 or 1-ton that is not abused. You'll be far happier.
