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bass_n_bob
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Apr 29, 2013

anyone towing 12000 lb 5th wheel with 3/4 ton pick up

I have a 2013 GMC 3/4 ton pick up (6 liter with a 4.10 rear) and would like to purchase a new 5th wheel. Campers World is telling me I will be underpowered despite the fact that the truck is rated to ...
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ugeesta
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Apr 29, 2013
Our trailer is about 10,500 lb fully loaded. The pin weight is about 2,300 lbs. this puts my truck at GVWR. It hauls and brakes fine but I can't see adding another 3,500 lbs safely.

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